Elevating The People and Heritage of the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia
Live Art Demonstration and Civic Discussion with Local Artist, Horia Hussaini
Join us for an amazing live demonstration of art and impactful discussion as we prepare for the May 3rd Municipal Election. Our event will consist of Horia leading a workshop on painting and a live demonstration of how she does her larger pieces using wheat straw. We will provide painting materials; however, you are free to bring any additional materials (e.g. canvas, easel, etc.).
About the Artist: Born under the Afghan sky, Hori’s love for art began early, influenced by the beauty of nature and the cultural richness around her. In 2021, her family fled Afghanistan due to her husband’s work with the US Army, finding refuge in San Antonio. Despite the upheaval, Hori remained resilient. With her children settling into their new home, she embraced her artistic calling once more. Returning to her passion for NaghashiKhat calligraphy and Miniature painting, she found solace and purpose in creating intricate works of art that reflected her journey and hopes for the future. As she delicately merged the ancient art forms of calligraphy and Miniature painting with the rustic charm of wheat straw, Hori’s work became a testament to the power of art to transcend borders and bridge worlds. Through her creations, she sought to share not only her own story but also the stories of countless others who, like her, had found strength and solace in the transformative power of creativity.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025, from 6:00PM to 7:30PM
Location: Qatra Specialty Coffee, 7302 Louis Pasteur Dr. San Antonio, TX 78229
May 3rd, 2025, Municipal Election Arabic Voters Guide
The LWVSA Voters Guide provides answers by candidates to unbiased questions asked by the League on important public policy issues on the minds of voters. It allows voters to compare candidate responses to determine which candidate aligns best with them. It also provides accurate and reliable voting and election information and early voting sites.
The Guide is available in English, Spanish and Arabic. Printed copies are available at local San Antonio libraries, but copies are limited. You can download an interactive PDF version by clicking on the images.
2025_LWVSA_Voters_Guide_Arabic_Online.pdf
March 2025
The City of San Antonio hosts its formal proclamation of the new Silk Road Cultural Heritage District and reveals the History Here marker at International Plaza! Read about the event here.
NOVEMBER 2024
Texas Public Radio hosts Great SA: Silk Road- A Culinary Confluence of Cultures community conversation with local community members. Features Nadia Mavrakis, Co-Executive Director of Culturingua, Essa Yousafzai, owner of Afghan Village & Halal Market and Afghan Bakery & SheerYakh and Bilal Deiri, co-owner of Pasha Mediterranean Grill and Baklovah.
SEPTEMBER 2024
Culturingua hosts first ever Verse & Vote: A Poetry Night for Civic Action on National Voter Registration Day, September 17th, 2024. The event took place at Tripoli's, a MENA restaurant located in San Antonio's Alamo Ranch area. Our special guests included: Kauthar Harrik-Sharif, Anna De Luna, Margaret Cantu-Sanchez, Natalia Trevino, and Mandy Lynn Lara.
PROGRAMS
Culturingua’s Community and Economic Development Program empowers San Antonio’s diverse communities through cultural preservation, workforce training, and sustainable growth initiatives.
Culturingua’s Policy, Advocacy, and Civic Engagement (PACE) Program amplifies community voices to advance equity, promote justice, and foster civic participation for immigrants, refugees, and marginalized communities.
Culturingua’s Youth Development Program equips young leaders with tools for personal growth, cultural connection, and civic engagement, fostering their potential to drive positive change in their communities.