May 12th Press Release for WHCC

Contacts: Jessica Rao
Arc Marketing & Public Relations
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For Immediate Release


WORLD HERITAGE CULTURAL CENTER TO
HOST INAUGURAL FUNDRAISING EVENT

WORLD OF COLORS AT IRVINGTON TOWN HALL THEATRE

IRVINGTON, NY – (May 12, 2009) – The World Heritage Cultural Center (WHCC) will host its first fundraising event to raise money for a physical location for the organization. The World of Colors: A Universal Cultural Experience event will take place on Friday, June 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the Irvington Town Hall Theatre.

The multicultural music and dance production will feature a diverse line up of acts including UK-based R&B artist, Raghav, winner of the Asian Achievers Award and the Southern Asian Music Award for Best Artist; the Naach Sensation Dance Company, an original “Bollywood” dance troupe accompanied by energetic percussions; vocalist Eva who has performed at some of New York’s notable venues, including the China Club, Babalu Theater, and CBGB’s Gallery; the multi-talented Tina Sugandh who has won a Sony South Asian Excellence award and recently signed with Jerry Blair; and comedian Vidur Kapur who was selected as NY finalist for NBC “Stand up for Diversity” .

“I’m thrilled to introduce the World Heritage Cultural Center with this fantastic event in which all cultures will show off their colors and shine,” said Sattie Persaud, Founder and President of WHCC.

Ms. Persaud was born in Guyana, raised in Suriname, and came to the U.S. in 1996. She has always been excited by the arts and culture and has been developing the organization and this first fundraising event for two years.

The World of Colors: A Universal Cultural Experience is being sponsored by Sahara One Television, and supported by KTU103.5, K104.7, WBGO, 107.1 The Peak, Deisclub.com, and Natural Awakening Magazine.

To purchase tickets for the World of Colors or for more information, visit www.mywhcc.com, or contact the World Heritage Cultural Center at 914-498-8347 or at info@mywhcc.com.

About World Heritage Cultural Center
World Heritage Cultural Center is a non-for-profit organization whose mission is to promote cultural awareness through the arts and give back to the community through knowledge and charity. WHCC will offer community members courses in the arts in a variety of mediums and cultural traditions. WHCC will also host events celebrating diverse cultures.

Currently, WHCC is raising money to secure a physical location. Once fully established in 2010 in Westchester, New York, WHCC will donate proceeds to charities for women and children, the homeless, and cancer and HIV awareness. In addition, WHCC will house an informational center to guide members to legal, medical and educational resources.

WORLD OF COLORS: A Universal Cultural Experience - JUNE 05 - www.mywhcc.com

WORLD OF COLORS: A Universal Cultural Experience

The June 05, 2009 event at the Irvington Townhall Theatre has blossomed into an amazing list of talented artists.

Among UK's R&B Sensation Raghav and the nations best under one roof, such as Naach Sensation Dance Company, Tina Sugandh, Vidur Kapur, EVA, Anjela, Sanjay Parsotan, Nitim Mohan, etc -- we have great supporters such as KTU103.5, K104.7, WBGO, The Peek, The Natural Awakening Magazine, Desiclub.com, just to name a few.

I hope to see you there to enjoy this wonderful celebration of launching an organization that is here to make a positve impact on the lives it touches.

Sincerely, Sattie.