Educate. Support. Celebrate.
Who We Are
SOMACrossCulturalWorks is a 501c3 nonprofit whose mission is to celebrate the cultural diversity of our South Orange and Maplewood communities through education and support of artistic and cultural events.
What We Do
SOMACrossCulturalWorks organizes and co-sponsors cultural festivals, events, and educational initiatives to support our mission.
Diwali is the Festival of Lights, celebrating new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness.
Sunday, October 27, 2024
Memorial Park, Maplewood
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LunarFestNJ
LunarFestNJ celebrates the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar.
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Woodland, Maplewood
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HoliFestNJ
Holi, the Festival of Colors, is celebrated by throwing powdered dye at each other to honor spring, love, fertility.
May 2025
Memorial Park, Maplewood
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HabibiFestNJ
HabibiFestNJ celebrates Arab Heritage Month with performances, food, artists, vendors, workshops and activities, honoring the rich cultural traditions of the Arab world.
Sunday, April 27, 2025
Woodland, Maplewood
HolaFestNJ
HOLAFestNJ celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with performances, food, crafts, poetry, and more.
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HAPIFestNJ
HAPIFestNJ celebrates the rich culture, traditions and heritage of Asian and Pacific Islanders with performances, food and activities for all ages.
How You Can Support Us
Volunteer
We are continuously seeking dedicated volunteers to assist in planning and organizing our events. Your involvement is invaluable to our success
Contact somaccw@gmail.com
Donate
All our festivals and initiatives are funded by the generosity of community donors. Our festivals are free to the public, and donations are tax-deductible.
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Sponsor
Corporate and small business sponsors form the backbone of our support.
Our well-attended events offer excellent marketing opportunities.
Contact somaccw@gmail.com
The Board
Mona Karim
Copresident and Treasurer
Geetanjali Mehra
Copresident
Allison Kim Lord. Akshatha Shetty. Carolyn Ribadeneira. Deepak Jhalani. Emni Mar. Lanny Cheuck . Michelle Bachir. Mike Choi. Sabeel Abulsoud . Yasmin Sokkar Harker