Dear KAGW Family,

KAGW as an organization is stepping into our 49th year. As we look back, it is incredible to witness the growth of our close-knit community as a globally recognized Malayalee organization. With your dedicated, vibrant spirit and selfless support we have excelled in cultural endeavors, nurtured talents, and adapted to challenges.

I'm honored to be your new President and grateful for this opportunity. As a united team, let us propel KAGW to greater heights, staying true to our mission of cultural growth, charity initiatives, education, sports, and fostering community connections. Your wholehearted support is vital as we embark on this journey together.

Wishing you a joyous, healthy, and prosperous 2024!

Sushma Praveen
President, KAGW 2024

Happy New Year !!

Welcome to the New Year and I wish you all a prosperous year filled with plenty of love, laughter, and time with your loved ones! I want to thank the entire 2023 KAGW team for their hard work and dedication this past year in continuing to make our organization so incredible. They have worked tirelessly to ensure each event is given the utmost attention and support it needs to make our community flourish! Our passionate team put together wonderful events this year to showcase our Malayalee culture and It is our privilege and pride to continue in their footsteps

It is my pleasure to be serving as KAGW 2024 Secretary. I look forward to working with the entire team to continue taking this organization to greater heights and accomplishments. I cannot wait to see what this year holds and look forward to serving you in this role!

Asha Haridas
Secretary KAGW 2024

Spotlight

Vishnu Shreehari is an 8th grader at Mary G Porter Traditional School. Vishnu started violin at the age of 6 under the tutelage of Shri Subhash Vinjamuri.

He practices everyday morning and evening according to the direction of his Guru. His favorite Raga is Kharaharapriya and Thodi . At the age of 11, he accompanied his first arangettam - a Mohiniyattam performance. During that performance he accompanied Vid Vignesh Subraminam and Vid Vijay Ganesh.

This was the start to his title as accompanist as he began to join many performances and strengthens in the DC/NOVA area.

In Spring 2023 , He participated in the prestigious Cleveland Aradhana for the first time and won 3rd Prize for theJunior Kruthi Competition. He also performed at Margazhi Featival in New Jersey at the Guruvayoorappan temple and Tampa Florida.

Vishnu participated in Chicago Kalolsavam and won First prize as well as Most Popular Performance. He also received Second prize in Global level competition organized by WMC.

Vishnu has won prizes in many Kerala association events in the DC area including KAGW and KCSMW. Vishnu has gotten the opportunity to accompany many artits such as Vishnudev Namboothiri , Dr Manakkala Gopalakrishnan.

Vishnu is also learning Western music under Carol George.

Vishnu wishes to proceed learning and performing the violin as his career and his ambition is to perform at Music academy Chennai .

Women's Corner

As the new year unfolds, I'm reminded of the insightful words of playwright Hillary DePiano: “We all get the exact same 365 days. The only difference is what we do with them.” The KAGW's Women's Club's goal this year is to imbibe the essence of this statement to support the women in our community to achieve their full potential.

Our mission involves engaging in inspiring and meaningful activities, focusing on personal and professional development, health, work/life balance, and parenting.For the year 2024, KAGW has a dynamic team of like-minded and resilient women who have come together to turn this vision into reality. Please watch this space for updates from the spirited women of our community

If you would like to get your DIY projects, recipes,ideas please send your content to editor@kagw.com

If you would love to be part of this vibrant community, reach out to womensclub@kagw.com

Stay tuned for more details as we embark on this exciting journey.

On behalf of Women's Corner - Vidya Sukumaran

Literary Corner

A Poem (SEE) - In the incessance of hunger pangs the lonely child speaks through tears. In the helplessness of tired hands the hopeful mother toils with fear. Where is God?

In the resonance of echoed pleas the strayed man shouts to passersby. In the clinking rhythm played by coins that promise emptiness and lies. Where is God?

In the innocence of doubt and hate the orphaned offsprings learn to spurt. In their dreads and silenced dreams, the daunt they face the feel of dirt. Where is God?

In the assurance of evil pain the torn-up child or person feels. In the partly death always relived, the birth of lust that made them yield. Where is God?

In her might and resolved stance, to cease her child’s hurting cries. In his will and sturdy voice, to live each day and not to die. I see God.

In the hearts that sought to have, and nurture as their own, the child, abandoned through fate or hate, and in that child’s absolving gaze. I see God.

In the power to continue their dreams; to come out of strife. Forgiving those that snatched and drew from them a part of precious life. I see God.

by Ansala (Anju)

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