Dance and musical performances, shops and food vendors, ended on Sunday August 14 at the Halifax Forum Civic Centre
The India Fest was back in Halifax, Canada this year and it was a time for enjoyment and camaraderie for the local Indian community. The three-day festival features dance and musical performances, shops and food vendors, ended on Sunday August 14 at the Halifax Forum Civic Centre.
Sudha Hemnani, owner of Khush Mizaj clothing was ecstatic. “It’s finally so good to see that many people in person now because everything was virtual and people were hesitant coming out. But it’s so much fun … everybody’s enjoying it now.” Her clothes were on display in a special fashion show on August 13 night.
“To be able to get a little bit closer to our culture in a different ambience here, it’s great for us.”
— Grishma Purohit
Grishma Purohit and her friends, members of the dance troupe, Garba Queens, practised the Indian folk dance for months leading up to the festival. “To be able to get a little bit closer to our culture in a different ambience here, it’s great for us,” Purohit was quoted saying to CBC News. She said throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, she missed rehearsing and performing with the group.
On the food and drink side of the festival, Shaiju Ellickal served a traditional masala dosa. “It (the masala dosa) contains more than 15 vegetables and Indian spices and herbs. It is really delicious,” Ellickal said. He was part of the Atlantic Hindu Society, selling masala dosa to raise money to build a traditional Hindu temple in Halifax.
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