Due to Burma Cyclone Relief crisis, all programs have been suspended while our energy is diverted to helping the victims receive aid. Do check in later for updates on our programs.
Our Center
We are a grassroot center for education, promotion and advancement of Burmese arts and culture in the United States through intellectual exchange, performance or showcase, and artist empowerment. A place for people of Burma who have passion for the arts of any genre, for Burmese who take pride in their heritage, or for others who are interested in Burmese culture and arts to learn, exchange and create.
Where the Name Comes From
Kinnara is a mythical half human-half bird celestial being in Burmese folklore, also common in Southeast Asian Buddhist mythology in other cultures, such as Thai and Hindu. The story tells of a beautiful love-story between two such beings. The female form of this being is called Kinnari. She is a symbol of art and literature, dance, song and poetry, feminine beauty, grace, and lastly, accomplishment. We pick this name because it encompasses all that we value: arts and literature, music, culture, beauty, education and progress.
