Hey all! I bet I know something you don’t know! Memphis is home to more than 8,000 people of Indian descent! It’s true, but don’t go thinking that they all share the same culture. According to Loki Mishra, marketing director for India Fest 2010,  each Indian state is like a country unto itself, with different foods, dress, and even language. About 16 of India’s 28 states will be represented at the annual India Fest at the Agricenter on Saturday, August 28th from 10 am to 6 pm.

Like many of the other cultural festivals that have hit the Memphis area this summer, the India Fest 2010 is sure to be enlightening and fun for all. It’s always interesting when  you can learn about cultures that aren’t your own. And we all know the best thing about these festivals right? THE FOOD! At each state’s booth, manned by local residents, attendees can sample regional foods. How awesome is that? States will even duke it out in a culture competition showcasing food, dance, and music from each region.

Each year, the festival runs by a theme. This year’s theme is Bollywood. Attendees can watch short films on the history of Indian cinema. Chefs Vish Bhatt of the SnackBar in Oxford, Mississippi, and Chef John Bragg of Circa will lead Indian cooking demos, and plenty of vendors will be on hand peddling traditional Indian garb, jewelry, and other items.

There’s even a kiddie corner for the young ones, where they can dress up like a  Bollywood star! There’ll also be henna, face painting, and an India trivia contest. It’s something for the whole family at India Fest 2010!

Another great thing about the festival is that it’s right down the street from Country Squire Apartments! It’s literally like 2 minutes away! You can’t beat that.

Expand your cultural horizons at India Fest 2010! Adults are $2 and kids are $1. It’s free for children under 5.

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