East Tennessee’s annual India Fest returns

 

KNOXVILLE (WATE) — A vivid cultural experience is quickly approaching. The 9th annual India Fest returns to East Tennessee on Saturday, August 22.

This year’s theme, “Festival of India” will offer glimpses of how festivals are celebrated in India.

The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Hindu Community Center, 8580 Hickory Creek Road, in Lenoir City. Free parking is available.

The celebration features dances, musical programs, authentic Indian food, live cooking demonstrations, henna tattoos, yoga demonstrations, Bollywood dance lessons, Indian clothing and artifacts sales as well as plenty of activities for children.