A Hindu festival in southwestern Pakistan brings a mountainous region to life

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After hearing about the Festival of India, they decided it would be fun to come and perform, dancer Yamini Sehgal said. The works of more than 30 local artists were on display around Stumptown Park. Bollywood beats and the scents of Indian food permeated the air of Stumptown Park in Matthews on Saturday. Activities for children include Kids Art Corner and Kids Art competition, in addition to all the dancing and singing activities.

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Other activities in addition to Charlotte Idol vocal competition include live dramas on Indian American themes. The organization depends on individual and other voluntary contributions of time & money to pursue its mission and is guided by a volunteer board of trustees. Various activities sponsored by the organization are also accomplished by teams of volunteers. The organization currently organizes a number of activities during the year, with Festival of India being a very significant cultural event in the city. The dramatic surroundings of Hingol National Park in Baluchistan province are the setting for Pakistan’s largest Hindu festival, Hinglaj Yatra, which started on Friday and ends on Sunday.

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Don't miss out on fun for all ages including yoga demo, get a henna tattoo, dance on the street to live pulsating music and so much more. The festival is organized by the India Association of Charlotte, a nonprofit cultural organization established to serve the growing Indian American Community in the Charlotte area. For over 25 years, Festival of India has drawn thousands of visitors from Charlotte and neighboring counties to showcase the diversity of Indian culture and its traditions with dance, food, art, and music. Enjoy the many authentic food offerings, yoga demos, get a henna tattoo, dance on the streets to live music, and take in the culture through traditional and contemporary art, performances, and activities. The Festival of India, Charlotte was held on August 27 in uptown on Tryon Street. The festival was organized by the India Association of Charlotte, a nonprofit cultural organization established to serve the growing Indian American Community in the Charlotte area.

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HINGLAJ, Pakistan (AP) — The ascent of steep mud volcanoes marks the start of Hindu pilgrims’ religious rituals in southwestern Pakistan. The core mission of the organization is to highlight and share the rich cultural diversity of the land of our birth with our friends and neighbors at large around the Carolinas. We also strive to educate the community about public policy issues of particular concern to our community. The festival draws over 20,000 visitors from Charlotte and the surrounding areas. The best way to summarize the impact of the festival is to paraphrase a comment we have heard repeatedly during the festival. “This has been a great opportunity for me as a Charlottean to get a taste of Indian culture and experiencing and understanding a bit more about India without leaving Charlotte.

Its members said their favorite parts of being in the group were practicing together and the vibe they get from dancing. There are performances outside all day, and you’ll also find multiple food vendors and souvenir vendors outside, along Tryon Street, which is closed to traffic during the event. The Festival brings the best talent within the community to highlight a fusion of popular modern (Bollywood) and classical Indian dance forms, in captivating performances that educate and enthrall people of all ages. This event is organized by the India Association of Charlotte, in active partnership with the Town of Matthews, and is supported by grant assistance from the Arts & Science Council. To celebrate and share information on the many splendid artistic, cultural and recreational activities available to residents of cities across the US and Canada. The photo booth, a hit with all ages, had a long line of attendees waiting to get pictures to document their day at the festival.

The India Association of Charlotte, in partnership with the Town of Matthews, is excited to announce our Regional Festival of India 2022 @ Matthews. The event is a one-day event at the beautiful Stumptown Park in the downtown of Matthews. The event is expected to bring a colorful panorama and festivity of India to all attendees with focus on live performances of Indian Dance forms, delicious cuisine choices and unlimited fun in an open outdoor settings. The festival activities are conducive to individual choices of social distancing. As part of the town's diversity initiatives, Matthews partnered with the Festival of India in 2022 to host a regional festival. The event returned to the park this year with art, dancing, food and cultural displays.

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Inside Belk Theater, enjoy dance performances on the main stage. In the lobbies you’ll find art exhibits, and interactive activities like turban tying (for $1), henna tattoos (for $3) and sari wearing (for $2.) To enjoy the indoor activities, you’ll need to purchase a ticket. The prices of these activities are from 2022 and might change for 2023.

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Groups of dancers of all ages performed throughout the day, showcasing old and new Indian dance styles and music, including music from favorite Bollywood films. Don't miss out on all the fun including Yoga demo, a Henna tattoo, Saree demo and dancing on the street to pulsating Indian music beats. Versimal Divani, the general-secretary of Hinglaj Mata, lamented that only Hindus in Pakistan can attend the festival. The park’s Hingol River provides Hindu pilgrims with the opportunity for ritual bathing, like the Ganges in India. Hundreds of stalls spring up to sell snacks, drinks, jewellery, and clothing.

To provide parents with all of the information they need to help them and their kids get "out and about" to fantastic opportunities for fun, education, and cultural enrichment in our area. If your organization has an upcoming event and would like to have photos or videos featured on WFAE.org, send us an email at to find out how. An exhibit on "Bollywood cinema's" 100-plus-year history stoked nostalgia was also featured. Additionally, the festival hosted organizations such as Akshayapatra, Kiran and Isha Outreach's Save the Soils to increase social awareness and promote public service programs. According to festival organizers, the keynote theme of the celebration was how the pandemic taught us that we are all inhabitants of a global village, connected and interdependent on each other for our collective survival. This festival is planned for Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 12 p.m.

Pilgrims purchase coconuts, sweetmeats, flowers, and incense for their ritualistic offerings. But there’s scant parking and vehicular access to the holy sites, so many pilgrims disembark and complete their travel by walking over parched and rocky terrain, sometimes barefoot and carrying children or luggage. Hindus believe Hinglaj Mata is one the places where the remains of Sati, the goddess of marital felicity and longevity, fell to earth after she ended her life. Organisers said they wanted the festival to spark "dynamic conversations and foster meaningful connections among participants".

For the last 25 years this event has drawn thousands of visitors from Charlotte and the neighboring counties. This annual festival showcases the diversity of Indian culture and its traditions with dance, food, art, music and much more. The Festival of India that we have been organizing is held at Uptown Charlotte, in the Belk Theater and on Tryon Street. The Festival program includes performances by artists from the Indian community, Indian food, exhibits of arts & crafts from different regions of India and much more.

The event is organized to showcase Indian culture and heritage in a very festive spirit. It welcomes people of all communities in the area and provides a great opportunity for cultural exchange with other Americans. It also gives our children an opportunity to display their talents in art, dance and music, thereby reaffirming their pride in their heritage. And it creates an awareness of Indian culture among other communities in the Carolinas. After two successful years of partnership with the Town of Matthews in their cultural diversity initiatives, we are excited to announce our 3rd Regional Festival of India @ Matthews. This is intended to be a one-day event in an open setting in downtown Matthews, with focus on live performances of Indian Dance forms in the Stumptown Park.

For the last twenty-five-plus years, this event has drawn thousands of visitors from all around Charlotte and the vicinity. This is a great family event where students will find the event educational while adults will find it entertaining. This annual cultural festival showcases the diversity of Indian dance, food, art, music, and Bollywood entertainment.

Organizers say more than 100,000 Hindus are expected to participate. The festival also aimed to bridge a gap by honoring Indian culture and educating others. The also event got creative in adopting "Going Green" by reducing PR paper collateral with QR code soft access and by showcasing 'upscaled art' from discarded items. The festival is free to attend and there’s ample free parking as well. Other performers included a teen dance group from the Charlotte area called Rhangeelo Dholi.