FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 2, 2003
Diwali: Indian Festival of Lights
Cary
Diwali Celebration
Saturday, October 18,
11
a.m. – 8 p.m.
Amphitheatre at
Regency
Park
.
Cary Diwali Celebration features classical/folk music and
dance shows, skits, a bazaar for handmade crafts and clothing, a variety of
foods from
India
,
exhibits showing the celebration of Diwali in
India
,
culminating with fireworks. Headlining this year's festival is the sensational a
capella performance ensemble, Penn Masala, known for belting out tunes that fuse
Hindi Bollywood classics with contemporary pop. Diwali, meaning “a row of
lights”, is the most widely celebrated Hindu festival. Hum Sub, Inc. presents
this event with support from the Town of Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural
Resources. This concert is free and open to the public.
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CONTACTS:
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Darrell Stover,
Page-Walker
Arts & History
Center
, (919) 462-3963
Meredith Bridgers, Marketing Specialist, (919) 462-3960 |
Town
of
Cary
Parks
, Recreation
& Cultural Resources
919-469-4061
PO Box 8005;
Cary
,
NC
27512-8005
fax
919-469-4344