加州湾区的MAI分会举办了一场售罄的Makar Sankranti活动，庆祝马拉地文化和母亲身份。 A California Bay Area MAI chapter hosted a sold-out Makar Sankranti event celebrating Marathi culture and motherhood.

加州湾区全国非营利组织MAI（马拉地语Aai倡议）分会于1月11日举办了一场售罄的马卡尔桑克兰蒂庆典，吸引了100多名马拉地母亲参加文化活动，活动内容包括传统的haldi-kunku仪式、印度的礼仪式vaan以及庭院主题场地。 A California Bay Area chapter of the national nonprofit MAI (Marathi Aai Initiative) held a sold-out Makar Sankranti celebration on January 11, drawing over 100 Marathi mothers for a cultural event featuring traditional haldi-kunku rituals, a ceremonial vaan from India, and a courtyard-themed venue. Ashvini Bhave女演员主持了关于母亲和保护跨文化Marathi价值观的讨论,而时装展示则突出介绍传统和现代风格的黑纱。 Actress Ashvini Bhave led a discussion on motherhood and preserving Marathi values across cultures, while a fashion showcase highlighted black sarees in traditional and modern styles. 这次活动通过共享膳食、对话和文化自豪感促进社区联系,反映了MAI的使命,即通过社区驱动的方案在散居国外的家庭中维持Marathi遗产。 The event fostered community connection through shared meals, dialogue, and cultural pride, reflecting MAI’s mission to sustain Marathi heritage among diaspora families through community-driven programs.