SAIPAF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization – New York City’s premier festival that supports and showcases performing artists representing the culturally diverse South Asian nations of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
The first SAIPAF in 2015: We did a trial of SAIPAF In 2015, and witnessed some amazing break out performances, local artistes and birth of new performing arts groups. From writers and actors, to dancers, singers and directors, SAIPAF 2015, unraveled the depth and breadth of South Asian talent in our midst, encouraging us to plan a larger vision for the next edition.