NRI Malayalee Cultural Associations in the US are groups that bring together people of Malayalee origin who are residing in the US. These associations are formed to promote and preserve the cultural heritage of the Indian state of Kerala, which is the homeland of the Malayalee people. These associations organize various cultural events and activities such as music and dance performances, traditional festivals, language classes, sports tournaments, and charity events. They also provide a platform for the Malayalee community to come together and socialize, exchange ideas, and support each other.
The Kerala Association of Kansas City (KAKC) is a non-profit organization founded in 1985 by a group of Keralites (people from the South Indian state of Kerala) living in the Kansas City metropolitan area. The organization aims to promote and preserve the cultural heritage of Kerala and to foster goodwill and understanding among the Indian-American community and the wider community in Kansas City.
Malayalees from Kerala, India began settling down in Louisville in 1961. By 1970, the group consisted of about 10 families, half of them in the medical field. The slow increase in Malayali population got big boosts in 1990’s with the arrival of computer professionals and then by families in the medical field in the millennium. The latter group’s arrival not only compensated for the loss of a few people in the computer field and a few families who left to settle down in Kerala, but also increased the Malayali population to an all time high of 150 families.
The Delaware Malayalee Association (DMA) is a non-profit organization founded by the Malayalee community (people from the South Indian state of Kerala) in the state of Delaware, USA. The association was formed in 2010 with the goal of promoting and preserving the rich cultural heritage of Kerala and to foster friendship and understanding among its members and the wider community.
Bay Malayali USA is a non-profit organization founded by the Malayalee community (people from the South Indian state of Kerala) in the San Francisco Bay Area of California, USA. The organization was formed with the aim of promoting and preserving the cultural heritage of Kerala and to provide a platform for the Malayalee community to come together and network. Bay Malayali USA organizes a variety of cultural, social, and educational events throughout the year, including the Onam Festival, Christmas and New Year celebrations, picnics, and talent competitions.
The Greater Atlanta Malayalee Association (GAMA) is a non-profit organization founded by the Malayalee community (people from the South Indian state of Kerala) in the Greater Atlanta area of Georgia, USA. The organization was established to promote and preserve the cultural heritage of Kerala and to foster a sense of community among its members. GAMA organizes a variety of cultural, social, and educational events throughout the year, including the Onam Festival, Christmas and New Year celebrations, picnics, and youth talent competitions.
The Washington Telugu Samithi (WATS) is a non-profit organization that represents the Telugu-speaking community in the state of Washington, USA. The organization was established in 1987 and is dedicated to promoting and preserving Telugu language, culture, and traditions among the Telugu community in Washington. WATS organizes various cultural, social, and educational programs throughout the year, such as festivals, picnics, sports events, seminars, and workshops. These events provide opportunities for the Telugu community to come together, celebrate their culture, and engage in various social and cultural activities.
