On July 17th, 2012, citizen of Thunder Bay will celebrate their third Annual Festival of India. The festival will be Marina Park from 5- 9 pm. This is an unique opportunity for people of Thunder Bay to enjoy classic cultural dances, drama, music, exhibits, arts and authentic east Indian Free Vegetarian Feast Right here …in Thunder Bay!!!!!!
What is Festival of India?
Krishna culture festival of India is celebrated across many cities of North America.
The mission of Festival of India is to provide traditional and classical Indian entertainment including Bharat Natyam and Odissi dance, Kirtans and Bhajans with Sitar, Saraj, Tamboura, Tablas, Mridanga, Harmonium and Kartals, as well as theater based on great ancient histories like the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.
Over one hundred attractively designed panel displays report and depict little known information on topics such as Reincarnation, Vegetarianism, Ancient and Modern Science, and Vedic Histories.
A veritable gallery of illustrative art work, sculpture, and photographic reproductions complete Festival of India’s illuminating image to the public eye.
Festival of India has won approval from students, professors, professionals, authors, and celebrities and has been enjoyed by people from all walks of life. Festival of India offers a wealth of opportunities for everyone.
What will you see and experience?
Dance and Drama
Young dancers resembling lotus flowers perform Bharata-natyam, a classical south Indian temple dance. These artists are from USA,Canada,Mexico,India and UK.They are traveling in 27 different cities across North America. . Using intricate hand gestures, dance movements and facial expressions, the girls tell a story about a divine lover and beloved, accompanied by intricate rhythm and melodies. Bharata-natyam is said to be the embodiment of music in visual form, a ceremony and an act of devotion.
Music
Dancers and actors join with accomplished devotional singers and musicians to transport you on a musical journey across time, into a transcendent realm of sacred mantras where every word is a song, every step a dance. A meditative soundscape of incantations chanted by yogis in previous ages includes the maha-mantra, the great chant for deliverance.
Free delicious Vegetarian Refreshments
The guests are served delicious vegetarian refreshments of savories, sweets and nectar drink in the theatre lobby, created by gourmet chefs. The food is prepared with love and is served as a complimentary gift to all who attend.
Exhibits
India – Another World: Exquisite photos of the architecture, art, and cultural and natural phenomenon that proves India to certainly be ‘another world’.
Transcendental Art: It is said that ‘one picture is worth a thousand words’, in the case of these works of artistry, each piece represents a literal volume of supernatural narratives.
The Science of Reincarnation: Drawing references from scientific studies, Biblical and literary works and eastern traditional sources, this conclusive information opens the vistas of its viewers to fresh perspective on their own lives, past, present, and future.
Vegetarianism, The Higher Taste:
Food For Life: Outlining international food relief efforts, this presentation tells absolute success stories. From poverty stricken third world countries to war torn scenes of destruction to affluent urban areas’ needy such as the aged and homeless, Food For Life Global fills the emptiness in all respect.
Books on Yoga and Meditation: Book and reference booths.
Fashions/ Gift Shop:
Children’s activities: Facilitating local talents including face painting,henna tattooing, contests and competitions,inflatables castle rides.This canopy is for the young and the young at heart.
Please don’t miss this unique first ever culture event in Thunder Bay on On July 17th, Tuesday 2012,Marina Park, Thunder Bay.Time 5 PM to 9 PM.
Entrance by Donation.
More info. available at www.tbayfest.org or call 807-684-6591
