Georgetown Rangila Returns for Its 31st Year
By • November 5, 2025 0 276
By Mia Pech
The Rangila show will return to Georgetown University’s Gaston Hall on November 21 at 7 p.m. and November 22 at 12 p.m. as well as 7 p.m.
Now in its 31st year, Rangila is the nation’s largest student-run charity dance showcase. The event celebrates South Asian culture through performing arts and philanthropy. “Philanthropy remains core to the mission of Rangila. This year, we wanted to expand our philanthropic initiatives to a region that we have never touched before – Bangladesh,” said Jayna Dave, coordinator of Rangila 31.
Since its founding, Rangila has grown from a 40-person student performance to a showcase featuring over 500 dancers, attracting more than 2,000 audience members and raising over $250,000 for humanitarian causes across South Asia.
Courtesy Georgetown Rangila.
This year, Rangila is partnering with the HOPE Foundation for Women and Children of Bangladesh, which provides critical maternal and child healthcare in underserved communities, including Cox’s Bazar, the world’s largest refugee camp. Donations from Rangila 31 will help fund equipment for a new pediatric unit expected to serve over 100,000 patients annually.
“We were especially inspired by Dr. Mahmood, the organization’s founder, whose dedication to creating lasting change deeply resonated with us. Our goal wasn’t to make a one-time donation, but to invest in something that will continue saving lives for years to come,” said Humza Husain, Philanthropy Chair.
Donations are highly welcomed and can be made via the link here. All proceeds will go directly to the HOPE Foundation.
Tickets go on sale November 7 at 12 p.m. through: https://georgetown.campusgroups.com/events?group_ids=73960
Night show tickets are $25 for Georgetown University students and $35 for the general public, while tickets for the Saturday matinee are $25 for Georgetown University students and $30 for the general public.
Courtesy Georgetown Rangila.
“Rangila strives to be a space that rises above conflict, emphasizing values of community and unity,” said coordinator Deepa Phuyal. “We want audiences to leave inspired by how dance and compassion can come together to create lasting impact.”
Rangila 31 invites the entire D.C. community to join this annual celebration of culture and dance. The new Saturday matinee performance offers a family-friendly way for audiences of all ages to experience Georgetown’s South Asian showcase while supporting lifesaving healthcare initiatives abroad.
