Namaste India @ CDM

• Dhaba (Restaurant): Prepare roti and other traditional dishes in a clay tandoor oven.
• Marketplace: Engage your senses by smelling popular Indian spices, arranging a mithai box, and practicing block printing.
• Tuk Tuk Ride: Experience a simulated ride in India’s famous three-wheeled rickshaw and pay just like locals using QR code technology.
• Bollywood: Walk the red carpet, dress in colorful sarees, and enjoy clips from India’s iconic film industry.
• Cricket: Try your hand at cricket, the second most popular sport in the world, complete with jerseys and wickets.
• Family Home: Step into a traditional Indian home, practice yoga, and pack a tiffin box for school.

Developed in partnership with the St. Louis Indian community, Namaste India reflects the expertise and insights of the Namaste India Advisory Committee, comprising 32 professionals of Indian heritage. This collaboration ensures every detail authentically represents India’s diverse and vibrant culture. In addition, CDM has hired a Community Engagement Coordinator to support the Museum's programming and events for this exhibit.

Featured Experiences:

• Bollywood: Pose for photos, watch film clips, and celebrate the world’s biggest film industry.
• Tuk Tuk: Simulate a ride in India’s famous motorized rickshaw.
• Cricket: Learn and play India’s favorite sport.
• School: Experience a day in the life of Indian students, learning Hindi and crafting flags.
• Marketplace: Smell spices, create mithai boxes, and shop at a fabric market.
• Dhaba: Cook and serve traditional dishes in a roadside eatery setting.