Building Bridges Through Cultural Experiences.

We are a registered 501(C) (3) nonprofit organization with a mission to ignite cultural curiosity, knowledge and appreciation in our community.

Culture Encounters

We are a Richmond-based non-profit that unites neighbors—one meal, one story, one cultural event at a time. Through cultural dinners (Eat.Talk.Connect.), after-school programs, panel discussions, and the Richmond International Dance Festival, we turn curiosity into connection. When people share food, stories, and dance, bridges are built, and communities thrive. Taste, move, and connect with us today!

Events

Kingdom Music Citizens in Concert

Richmond International Dance Festival

Programs

Eat.Talk.Connect.

Richmond International Dance Festival

Eat.Talk.Write.- Youth Tours

School Programs & Camps

Our Community Champions

"Everyday I knew my child was in the best of hands and each afternoon she returned I enjoyed hearing about all the wonderful people she met. Hearing about the mouthwatering dishes that were on the menu set us on a journey to revisit some of these restaurants together to create new memories. Such a beautiful, enriched experience which helped my child ignite her writing skills."

Letisha, Parent

"So amazing! Our girls are really enjoying the experience in ways they didn’t expect or anticipate - thank you for creating this opportunity for our community! It’s pretty special, and I’ve enjoyed all the photos (and the to-go boxes.)

Shelley, Parent

I found this experience very impactful. We tend to keep to our own silo of people who are just like us, but this opportunity opened my eyes to the struggles that other people have to go through just to survive. Of course, the food was delicious, but beyond that, the messages from Chef and Amma left me feeling hopeful that we can expand our community to include those who are usually outside our bubble

Participant

I’m not sure we have enough words to thank you! My daughter had the best time and loved telling us all about each restaurant, the people and the food of course! All week long she has been talking about it. We plan to check out some of these places as a family very soon .-

Parent

Blogs

Cultivating Cultural Curiosity

Lessons From a Conversation

From Hyderabad To Silicon Valley: A Journey of Ambition by Manoj Sharoff

Did You Know? Unveiling the Marvels of Indian Culture! By Manoj Sharrof

Vida Academy

Sayaw Diversity

Resources

Podcast

Newsletters

I am Aseye, a Ghanaian-American navigating life between two cultures that have shaped me in different but equally powerful ways. Born in the United States to parents from Ghana, I’ve spent much of my life trying to understand what it means to belong to both worlds. This journey led me to create a short film that captures my reflections on identity, featuring my father’s story of migration and my own experiences reconnecting with Ghana.

Building Bridges Through Cultural Experiences.

We are a registered 501(C) (3) nonprofit organization with a mission to ignite cultural curiosity, knowledge and appreciation in our community.

Culture Encounters