Our mission

Empowering the Kalmyk community through education, tradition, and intergenerational connection.

About

The Kalmyk Heritage Center is devoted to preserving, protecting, and promoting the rich and distinctive cultural heritage of the Kalmyk people. Our mission is to honor the history, language, spiritual traditions, arts, and customs that have shaped Kalmyk identity across generations. Through educational initiatives, cultural programming, and community gatherings, we strive to create meaningful opportunities for learning, connection, and cultural pride.

The Center serves as a living space where traditions are not only remembered, but actively practiced and passed on. We are committed to engaging elders, youth, and the broader community in the sharing of knowledge, stories, and skills, ensuring continuity between generations. By fostering cultural awareness and understanding, we aim to strengthen the Kalmyk community and share its heritage with the wider world. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that Kalmyk culture and traditions remain vibrant, relevant, and resilient, continuing to thrive for generations to come.

Hours & Location

Phone Number

(646) 575-4541


Hours of Operation

Tuesday – Friday
4pm – 6pm

Saturday – Sunday
10am – 4pm


Contact

kalmykusa@gmail.com

Our History

The Kalmyk Heritage Center was founded in Brooklyn, New York in 2023 by a small, tight-knit team of community members who shared a single urgent conviction: that the time to act was now.

The Kalmyk diaspora in the United States has deep roots — shaped by waves of displacement, resilience, and rebuilding across generations. Yet as communities grow and generations pass, the threads connecting people to their ceremonies, music, and stories can begin to fray. Our founders saw this happening firsthand — and decided to build something that could hold those threads together.

The Kalmyk Heritage Center serves as a community hub dedicated to connecting cultural organizations and creative groups. We proudly collaborate with the Phoenix dance ensemble (an independent partner group not operated by our organization). Please note that our center does not provide photograph digitization services or offer language courses. Our mission is simply to connect people, projects, and organizations to support our shared heritage.