Celebrate Frederick's diverse culture at Festival of India

Lauren LaRocca, The Frederick News-Post, Md.
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Oct. 8—Embrace Frederick's growing diversity, at this family friendly gala full of colors, scents and sounds of India.

Festival of India, hosted by the Indian Association of Frederick, will start at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 14 at William R. Talley Rec. Center, 121, N. Bentz St., Frederick.

The free event showcases the diversity of India through classical and folk music and dance, art and crafts, food, clothing and vendor displays. Local and state public officials will attend to show support for the Indian community of Frederick.

The evening will feature performances from children and adults. Since India is a land of many co-cultures, performances will represent music and dance of several states, as well as Bollywood.

Guests can sample a variety of Indian food — snack items, meals, desserts and drinks, provided by local Indian restaurants.

Additionally, art, crafts and business vendors will be present, from henna designs, jewelry and clothing to local business and nonprofit tables.

IAF will also host two Garba nights to celebrate the most energetic and colorful festival of Navaratri on Oct. 21 and 28, also at the William R. Talley Rec. Center.

The grand finale to the Indian festive season is IAF's Diwali celebration on Nov. at the Walkersville Fire Hall.

Learn more at frederickindia.org.