All Roads Lead Back to IndiaFest...

Want to experience rich Indian culture or taste great Indian food from various regions of India? Well, you don't have to travel thousands of miles East and spend a fortune... Come out and experience our IndiaFest08 - "A Journey through India" right here in Knoxville. Since 2006, IndiaFest has become a premier showcase event to display Indian culture, arts, food and hospitality to the people of East Tennessee. This event is an excellent opportunity to learn about Indian culture and meet Indians who have been calling East Tennessee "a home away from home."

IndiaFest also provides an excellent opportunity for the local businesses to interact with the Indian community. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact the organizing committee. There will be vendors selling Indian costumes, snacks, Bollywood DVDs and many other articles.

So, come and enjoy a fun filled afternoon and get a panoramic view of India...


Special Attractions: Gandhi Exhibit, Hindu Religion Exhibit, Live Musical Performances and Art Stall

Details:

Date: Saturday, 23rd August 2008

Time: 3pm - 9pm

Venue: Hindu Community Center (HCC)

Directions: On I-40 East - Take exit 369 for Watt Road. After taking the exit, make a right onto Watt Road. Go about 1/4 mile and make a right onto Hickory Creek Road (sharp turn). Go about 2 miles on Hickory Creek Road, the Community Center will be on your left.

Address: 8580 Hickory Creek Road
Lenoir City, TN 37771
(865)988-3820

Event Time Details Location
Opening Ceremony 3-4 pm Guest introduction, lamp lighting, recital of US and Indian national anthems, guest speeches, HCC tour for the guests, guest interaction at the food court. Auditorium
Cultural Events -1 4-5pm This slot has the following cultural events:
  1. A prayer dance for Lord Ganesha
  2. Folk dance from the state of Kerala
  3. A medley depicting different festivals of India
  4. "Kuchipudi dance", a traditional dance from the Southern state of Andhra Pradesh
  5. "Garba dance", a traditional dance from the Western state of Gujrat
  6. "Bhangra", a folk dance from the Northen state of Punjab
 Auditorium
Indian musical instruments live demonstration/ performances 5-6pm & 8-8:30pm Local performers will play medley of Indian musical instruments Upper level, stall A2
Recital of Mahatma Gandhi's favorite prayer 6 - 6:15pm Local performers will sing Mahatma Gandhi's favorite prayer Upper level, stall A3
Cultural Events -2 6:30 -7:30pm This slot has the following cultural events:
  1. "Bharatanatyam dance", a traditional dance from the Sothern state of Tamilnadu
  2. Fashion show ? "Culture Walk of India", depicting ethnic wear
  3. Folk dance from the Eastern state of West Bengal
  4. "Dandiya rass", a traditional dance performed during the festival of Navratri
  5. Classical dance from South India
  6. Folk dance from the Western state of Maharashtra
Auditorium

** Please see the layout for stall locations.