The
Hindi phrase "Nuv Yug" means "new era" or "new
generation".
Nuv
Yug is a non-profit tax-exempt public charity with a mission to promote
awareness of Indian Cultural Arts. It is run by an all volunteer management team. Over the years, Nuv Yug has developed a reputation for producing high quality programs that offer a unique cultural exchange opportunity to citizens of Raleigh and surrounding areas.
Since
2003, Nuv Yug's flagship event India Fest
- Your Gateway to India has been organized with support
from City of Raleigh Arts Commission and United Arts Council of Raleigh
and Wake County. India Fest attracts over 1,000 stage performers, who present over 100 dance and music items during the festival. During the weekend, traditional crafts vendors from New York, Chicago and Florida in addition to many local vendors showcase unbelievable crafts from India. And, area's top restaurants offer famous Indian delicacies to visitors.
Nuv Yug's objective is to enhance the quality of life of local residents. Its volunteer team makes it possible each year!