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ORLANDO/MAITLAND
‘BEYOND BOLLYWOOD: SOUTH ASIAN FILM FEST’ OCT. 7-9
“Beyond Bollywood: The 29th Annual South Asian Film Festival” will be held Oct. 7-9 at Enzian Theater in Maitland/Orlando. The event showcases diverse images of South Asian (India/Pakistan/Bangladesh) culture and heritage through acclaimed independent films from across the globe. Part of Enzian Theater’s cultural festival circuit, it is co-presented with the Asian Cultural Association.
Enzian Theater is at 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland. For a list of films, tickets and other details, visit www.enzian.org
TAMPA BAY AREA
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INDIA FESTIVAL NOV. 4
Organized by the Gujarati Samaj of Tampa Bay, the daylong 30th India Festival will be held on Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301 N. More than 12,000 people are expected to attend, As always, booths will offer clothes, jewelry, film DVDs and music CDs, arts and crafts, photo studio and home décor and more. There also will be numerous eateries selling delicacies such as samosas, bhel puri, chicken curry and dosas.
In the entertainment area, performers will be adorned in colorful attire for four categories of dance competition in various age groups – garba, raas, folk and bhangra. Several closed-circuit TV monitors will be set up so people can shop and eat while watching the dances.
This year’s India Fest chair is Jyoti Gandhi. For information, visit www.indiafestivaltampabay.com
SOUTH FLORIDA (FORT LAUDERDALE)
DIWALI CELEBRATIONS NOV. 18 IN FORT LAUDERDALE
All roads lead to the Broward County Convention Center as the Indian Regional and Cultural Center (IRCC) celebrates the 11th Diwali Festival of Lights, from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18. The event, ideal for all ages with performances that include Bollywood/folk dances, showcases Indian clothing, jewelry, dance, music, art and cuisine. Rangoli competitions are also planned.
Broward County Convention Center is at 1950 Eisenhower Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. For tickets and information, including sponsorship opportunities, vendor booths, donations and volunteering, visit https://irccflorida.org/
Disclaimer: Event details are subject to change; please check with local organizers.
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