The 39th Annual Festival of India
The Festival of India is coming to Toronto on July 16th and 17th, 2011 — and everyone’s invited to join the celebrations. With its roots steeped in the vibrant culture and traditions of ancient, spiritual India, the festival draws nearly 40,000 participants every year. This unique, two-day event, presented by Toronto’s famous Hare Krishna Centre, provides a feast for the mind, body, and soul!
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Mantra Meditation down Yonge!
If you have ever experienced the power of mantra meditation, then prepare to
encounter it on a thrilling new level! Weekend festivities kick off with
a parade on Saturday, July 16th at 11:00am that cruises down Yonge,
beginning at Bloor and continuing south to Queens Quay. During the parade,
three 40-foot tall floats will be hand-pulled by participants amidst energetic
singing, drumming, and dancing.
Explore India’s Spiritual Roots on Centre Island
After the parade on Yonge Street, celebrations continue at Centre Island for
the remainder of the weekend with a massive, colourful, and free
festival! The biggest highlight is the free vegetarian feast served to
all who attend! The festival also features a stunning arts and culture
showcase, a South Asian Bazaar, cultural exhibits, a children's area, face
painting, and much more!
An Arts & Culture Extravaganza
The Festival of India’s Arts & Culture Showcase presents a beautiful and
soul-riveting array of devotional music, dance, and drama from the ancient subcontinent!
The line-up presents all the spiritual allure and elegance of melodies and
choreography that were once commonplace in ancient, spiritual India. With
a line-up of internationally acclaimed artists and performers, the festival’s
arts and culture program promises a unique and unforgettable weekend of sublime
sounds and enchanting performances.
Yoga Meltdown
Celebrated as a “festival within a festival”, on Sunday, July 17th, the
Fourth Annual Yoga Meltdown will present Toronto with an opportunity for
relaxation and rejuvenation at a free outdoor yoga festival. Presenting the
authentic, spiritual depth of yoga, Yoga Meltdown will feature free yoga
classes, vegetarian cooking demonstrations, mantra meditation circles,
Ayurvedic demonstrations, and stage performances.
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When:
July 16 - 17, 2011
Where: Parade on Saturday, July 16th starting at 11am, down Yonge Street from
Bloor to Queensquay. FREE festival at Centre Island all weekend. Saturday Noon
– 9pm | Sunday Noon - 5pm
Click HERE for more information or call 1-888-535-FEST (3378).
MyBindi.com is a proud sponsor of this event.
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