About Us
Namaste is a cultural club at Thomas Jefferson High School for science and Technology which seeks to educate people about Indian culture through fun and exciting mediums. Come eat Indian food, learn how to dance, watch Indian movies, and just chill! You can get involved in Namaste through 8th period meetings and special events including International Night, Bhangra Bash, J-Day, and other monthly events. Everyone is welcome to participate in Namaste's activities, Indians and non-Indians alike!
8th Period
8th period is unique to TJ, and is a free period to get involved with clubs. Namaste meets weekly during Friday B-Block of 8th period. As International Night approaches, we meet during extra 8th period blocks every week to practice for Namaste dances.
Indian Festivals
Every month, we gather everyone to celebrate holidays and festivals such as Sankranti (New Year), Holi (Colors), Diwali (Lights), Dhamaka, and much more!J-Day
At the end of each year, Namaste gives out special samosas, mango juice, and puts on a cultural Indian Dance at TJ's J-Day!International Night
Namaste hosts TJ's International Night where clubs sell food and perform cultural items from various parts of the globe!Bhangra Bash
Bhangra Bash is an annual Bhangra competition for local high schools which was started by TJ Namaste and sponsored in part by India Literacy Project.Our Commitment
We want to make sure that you have a great experience with TJ Namaste, and have fun learning about Indian culture. Our goal is to discourage stereotypes while enjoying the quirks and differences of India. If you feel that we are not accurately educating people about India, please do not hesitate to contact us.