Southwest Washington Indian Cultural and Charitable Association
South West Washington Indian Cultural and Charitable Association (SWWICCA) is an Indian American non-profit organization. Swwicca was formed in 2013. Its primary objective is to bring Indian community in South West Washington together and promote Indian culture in Vancouver, WA metro area. It provides an excellent opportunity for the children to learn about the rich and ancient cultural heritage of India, through organizing various cultural, art and literacy events. It is also poised to help newly arrived people in this area via web and Facebook. SWWICCA also promotes and fosters goodwill between local people and the people of Indian origin through cultural exchanges and charity for local under privileged people.
Cultural
Cultural Division conducts several Indian cultural and social events including Diwali, Navaratri, Indian New Year and Picnic. It provides an excellent opportunity for the children to learn about the rich and ancient cultural heritage of India and showcase their talent in dance, songs and art.
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Charitable
The primary goal of the charity division is to raise awareness of the work for the nonprofit events around Vancouver metro and encourage members and volunteers to participate and support charity events. Facilitate charitable events and secure require resources and funding to continue our mission.
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Up coming Event
The SWWICCA ‘Indian New Year’ event scheduled on March 21st has been cancelled to ensure the health and safety of our community due the level of Corona virus outbreak in our state (WA). This decision was made after much consideration and comes as a precautionary measure. Please stay tuned for future events.
Many Indians celebrate New Year in March who follow the lunar calendar. This year Indian New Year falls on March 25th (2020). The lunar New Year is called with different names in various parts of India:
Ugadi is the New Year’s Day for the people of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana states in India. It is festively observed in these regions on the first day of the Hindu lunar calendar month of Chaitra.
Vaisakhi, also spelled Baisakhi, is one of the most important dates in the Sikh calendar. It is the Sikh New Year festival and is celebrated on April 13 or 14.
Gudi Padwa is the traditional new year for Marathi Hindus. Gudi Padwa, also known as Gudi Padva, is celebrated on the first day of the Chaitra.
Cheti Chand is a festival which marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year for the Sindhi Hindus. The festival date is based on the first day of the year and the Sindhi month of Chet (Chaitra).
Tamil Puthandu also known as Puthuvarusham or Tamil New Year, is the first day of the year on the Tamil Calendar.
Ugadi is the New Year’s Day for the people of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana states in India. It is festively observed in these regions on the first day of the Hindu lunar calendar month of Chaitra.
Vaisakhi, also spelled Baisakhi, is one of the most important dates in the Sikh calendar. It is the Sikh New Year festival and is celebrated on April 13 or 14.
Gudi Padwa is the traditional new year for Marathi Hindus. Gudi Padwa, also known as Gudi Padva, is celebrated on the first day of the Chaitra.
Cheti Chand is a festival which marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year for the Sindhi Hindus. The festival date is based on the first day of the year and the Sindhi month of Chet (Chaitra).
Tamil Puthandu also known as Puthuvarusham or Tamil New Year, is the first day of the year on the Tamil Calendar.
Last Event
Diwali - 11/09/2019 (Saturday)
What a fun filled Diwali event!
A big shout out to all for showing up, and proving ownership by actively participating in our own ‘Diwali event’. We enjoyed delicious food, and talents of local community. Thanks to all the parents for preparing their kids well for the event. So heartening to witness all this happen locally. Its a great feeling to watch the spirit of being active in our community. We would like to Salute to Organizers, Volunteers, Participants and Community for bringing yet another fabulous, and wonderful event of various diversity all across the community |
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Recent Event
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Navarati - 10/05/2019 (Saturday)
Venue: Shahala Middle School, Vancouver 601 SE 192nd AVE Vancouver, WA 98693 |
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Bringing the community together to promote Indian culture and goodwill .
SPONSORS
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Sincere thanks to all our sponsors for their generous contributions and be a part of the swwicca family to help & support this great Indian community.
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PLATINUM
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Dr. Monisha Gagneja
Dr. Prashant Gagneja 601 SE 117th Ave. Ste 150 Vancouver WA 98683 Phone Number: 360-450-2999 Email Address: info@mustlovekids.com |
GOLD
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Menlo Park Liquor Division Liquor (Bobby Sachdeva) |
SILVER
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Sarabjeet Teja
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Nick Smit Gresham Suburu
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