This August marks the 75th year of India’s independence from Britain and the India Club SA are ready to join the world in celebrating with the return of its much-loved cultural Carnival. Free to all (with rights of entry reserved), the India Day Carnival will take place at the Imperial Wanderers Stadium on Saturday, 13th August 2022.
After a two-year hiatus the Carnival returns with a diverse Program of live events that showcase India’s rich heritage in South Africa. The event will be open from 11h00 and closes at 20h00. There will be a range of artisan booths, craft foods, clothing merchandise and small businesses offering a range of products. There will be excellent prizes and special deals up for grabs during the day. A range of DJs will have visitors entertained late into the night.
During the course of the day visitors can expect performances by various dance studios, each unique in approach and dance style. The Darpan Dance School are kathak specialists with a holistic approach to experiential learning using traditional knowledge. The Naach Studios’ programme includes a range of Indian dancing from Bollywood and folk to bhangra, belly and fusion. The Surya dance family’s performance celebrates 21 years of culturally uplifting entertainment.
The Anavarata Dance Institute returns to wow Carnival-goers with their much-anticipated performance, while the Soweto Shining Star Youth Production brings their energy and vibe to the programme. Other performances include the Darpan Dance School who are kathak specialists with a holistic approach to experiential learning using traditional knowledge.
The deeply committed women empowerment organisation Sari for Change (SFC) will share their unique sacred economy programme and products.
Various Indian cultural and social organisations will be represented on the day including the South African Telugu Community (SATC), the Telangana Association of South Africa (TASA) and the Rajasthan Association of South Africa.
“Our vision for the India Day Carnival is to create a platform that highlights the India-South Africa relationship. This is an event that celebrates cultural diversity and each year we aim to expose, educate and observe our unique cultural heritage. We hope to create a new platform for small businesses and artisans allowing them to network and market in a different space” says India Club SA President John Francis.
This is the year the India Club SA has brought this Carnival to Johannesburg and the welcome all South Africans to come together in creating an afternoon of arts, culture and fine cultural experiences, while marking one of the most momentous days on the Indian calendar.
Further Info:
- Manish Gupta – Chairman India Club: 083 966 5577 and Email: theclassicindia@gmail.com or
- Sindhu Bharadwaj – Communications India Club: 071 872 2514 and Email : bharadwajsindhu081@gmail.com
- John Francis – President of India Club: 079 118 2996 and Email address:johnfrancisv13@gmail.com
- Stall Bookings – Prasanth Siddapur – Vice President India Club: 0842870328
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