IndiaFest 2023 - Schedule
Kick-off & Community Performances
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IndiaFest Kick-off - 11:00 AM
The event kicks off with a President and board welcome for all attendees by the main performance stage. -
Minnesota Community Cultural Performances - 11:15 AM
Flag Hoisting, Parade and Awards
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Parade Line-up - 1:00 PM
All the participating regional and non-profit organizations would get ready to represent their respective organizations in front of the fair goers. -
Parade - 1:30 PM
Every organization participating in the event would display their strength and their traditions around the Capitol mall path, culminating at the flag hoisting event. -
Flag Hoisting & National Anthems - 2:00 PM
Elected officials and the organizations, led by IAM, would gather by the American and India flags, to hoist them and sing the national anthem, in that order. Young talents from the community would be singing the national anthem accompanied by one or more instruments. -
Address by Elected Officials - 2:10 PM
Elected officials will address those gathered and mingle with the community members. -
Student Scholarship Awards - 2:35 PM
Selected High School graduates will be awarded a scholarship amount for their outstanding contribution to society and excellence in academics. This will occur on the main stage.
Bollywood and more
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Divya Maya Bollywood Dance - 3:00 PM
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Junoon - Student Performance - 3:20 PM
A mesmerizing performance from Sona Nair and her group, which salutes the front line workers and highlights how people across race, religion and regions came together to fight this pandemic. -
Euphoria - 3:30 PM
A colorful performance by this very accomplished group of Kathak dancers that carries the message of love and happiness across walls, neighbors, and hearts. -
Bharatnatyam by Chitra - 3:40 PM
A colorful performance by this very accomplished group of Kathak dancers that carries the message of love and happiness across walls, neighbors, and hearts.
Professional Series Lineup
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Ragamala Dance Academy - 4:00 PM
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Katha Dance - 4:30 PM
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Natyakala - 5:00 PM
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Nritya Kalakshetra - 5:30 PM
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Antarnaad Band - 6:00 PM
Desi Beatz brings to you a bunch of foot taping, famous songs from Bollywood, that will get your foot tapping. -
Comedy (Senthil, John) - 6:30 PM
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Closing Comments - 7:00 PM
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RK Vibes Live Band - 7:15 PM
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Nazia Sayeed Alam Band - 7:30 PM to Closing