Where our name Kinnari 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.

Below is a video clip of the Burmese version of Kinnara-Kinnari dance:

A New Beginning

The center is in the midst of creation. It is a new beginning for the arts and culture world for the Burmese community and those who are interested in the rich world of Burma. We are setting up the infrastructure right now.