Archive · 16 Jun 2025
California School's Ramayana Production Nears 50-Year Milestone
A school in California has been putting on a play called Ramayana for nearly 50 years!
It's a big show with students of all ages, from little kids to high school seniors, performing dances, songs, and acting.
They use different styles of dance and music in their show.
It's a tradition loved by many at the school and in the community.
The show is based on an ancient Indian story and has been running at the Mexican Heritage Plaza.
Students even traveled to India to learn more about the story and characters.
Mount Madonna School in California has been producing the Ramayana for almost 50 years.
The annual production is a beloved tradition involving students, teachers, and alumni.
The show, a Broadway-style production, took place at the Mexican Heritage Plaza in San Jose.
The production incorporates various skills, including ballet, Indian classical dance, and acrobatics.
The school's production started with the Hanuman Fellowship Centre and evolved into an exclusive program by 1979.
- Who
- Mount Madonna School students, teachers, alumni, and the Hanuman Fellowship Centre.
- What
- Mount Madonna School's annual production of the Ramayana.
- When
- The 46th year took place from June 5th to June 8th.
- Where
- Mexican Heritage Plaza in San Jose, California.
- Why
- To present the ancient epic through performing arts and preserve the tradition.
- School
- Mount Madonna School
- Location
- California
- Production Type
- Broadway-style show
- Duration
- Nearly 50 years
- Venue
- Mexican Heritage Plaza, San Jose