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Festival of India: Come, Experience Incredible India!

Posted on: July 27, 2018 | Back | Print

Untitled Document India is celebrating the 71st anniversary of its Independence on 15th August 2018, marking the culmination of the year-long celebrations of the 70th anniversary of India’s Independence (#IndiaAt70). On this occasion, the Embassy of India, in collaboration with Câmara Municipal de Lisboa and Junta de Freguesia de Belém, is organizing a “Festival of India”.

Date: 15th August 2018
Time: 11 am to 8 pm
Venue: Jardim Vasco Da Gama, Rua Vieira Portuense, 1300-571 Belem, Lisbon
**Entry Free**

Activities and Attractions:
Lip-smacking Indian Cuisine including Samosas, Mumbai street food, South Indian Dosas, Goan Xacuti Curry;
Indian Classical Dance and Music, Bhangra, Bollywood;
Ayurvedic Massage;
Henna;
Indian Spices and Traditional Sweets; 
Khadi (Handspun natural textile), Silk Scarves, Stoles; 
Indian Incense, Handicrafts, Jewelry, Organic Cosmetics; 
Workshops on Bollywood, Saree-draping, Rangoli art, Indian Calligraphy; 
Yoga workshop & session and much more.

Participating Restaurants and Associations:
Restaurante Calcutá
Chutnify Lisbon
Costa Do Malabar
Natraj Restaurant 
Comunidade Hindu de Portugal
Casa de Goa

For more details, please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1791543514267590/.