The term ‘Kaleidoscope,' derived from the Greek word that means ‘beautiful,' describes a constantly changing set of colors. This year the theme for India Fest 2010 focuses on presenting the many myriad of colors that create the kaleidoscope that is India.

Each color of the kaleidoscope, Green, White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Pink and Orange, carries its own significance. Green, the color of nature and harmony, reflects the spirituality of India. White, the color of purity, serenity, peace, and calmness reflects the divinity of all religions in India. Yellow, the color of brightness, royalty and richness reflects the rich heritage and wealth of the traditions of India. Red, is the color of passion which reflects living every day to its fullest, a way of life celebrated in India. The color Blue connotes the breadth and depth of 5000 years of knowledge passed down from the scriptures of India. Pink is the color of tenderness learned through the philosophy of tolerance and good deeds preached in India. And Orange, the color of bravery and patriotism, celebrates India’s pride and history.

Looking for something fun, exotic and different to do on March 20th and 21st? Come to Nuv Yug's, India Fest 2010. Put on your dancing shoes and enjoy an evening of entertainment at the NC State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. You will be immersed in a fine display of Indian clothing, Indian art, crafts and culture while feasting on a delectable array of Indian cuisine.

India Fest 2010 will be a spectacular exposition of South Asian culture, and an excellent opportunity for the Triangle community to discover Indian cultural arts through a dazzling array of dance and music. India Fest Features an exquisite theme based exhibition, a traditional crafts bazaar, and delicious cultural cuisine. The two-day program will include various performances by local dance groups, vocalists and musicians of all ages as well as several professional performances. There will be a live feature performances on both days.

The Triangle is home to more than 20,000 families of South Asian decent. As our community grows and becomes more diverse, education and understanding of our different cultures needs to be a vital part of our community. The last India Fest attracted more than 8,000 people making it a very successful event and a great opportunity to bring our diverse community even closer in mutual understanding and respect.

We hope to see you all at India Fest 2010.

India Fest is funded in part by the City of Raleigh based on recommendations of the Raleigh Arts Commission, and is supported by United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County, with funds from the United Arts campaign and the North Carolina Arts Council, an agency funded by the State of North Carolina and the National Endowment for the Arts.