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Edison,
USA 1991
Cultural
Festival of India, USA
The
Cultural Festival of India Captures America :
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The spectacular
'Cultural Festival of India', staged in Edison, New Jersey,
was by far the biggest festival organised in the U.S.A.
by a minority community. From 12th July to 11th August,
for 31 glorious days, multitudes of visitors savoured the
sights, sounds and tastes of India. Using materials as simple
as cane, bamboo, burlap and paper pulp, exquisite artwork
was created. The messages were universal and tangible; the
presentations were aesthetic and inspiring and the atmosphere
was original and congenial.
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Other Mega Festivals:
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Mumbai,India,1995 |
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Gandhinagar,
India,1992 |
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London,
UK,1985 |
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Amdavad,
India,1985 |
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Amdavad,
India,1981 |
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| Highlights &
Achievements: |
- 1.2 Million visitors during 31-days from July 12 through August 11, 1991 at Middlesex County College campus of 200 Acres in Edison, NJ.
- 4 beautiful temples, 5 arresting archways
and 23 cultural spots all back-dropped against 40 acres of landscaped
gardens and cascading fountains.
- 3 extraordinary exhibitions: 'India
- a Cultural Millionaire', 'In the Joy of Others Lies Our Own' and
'Beautiful Borderless World' depicted India's wonders and wisdom through
modern displays.
- A dynamic volunteer force of 2100, consisted
of doctors, engineers, accountants, teachers, housewives and even
NASA scientists! A youth volunteer task force of 1100 talented teenagers.
- Evenings were filled with music, folk-dances
and lectures.
- Special Conferences and Conventions.
- 26 folk dances, weekend Cultural Parades
and 3 dramas were performed by a team of over 150 children and teenagers.
- An Indian Village replete with craftsmen,
artists, puppet shows and bazaars.
- Computer and video booths taught thousands
of children about India's heritage.
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