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Navaratri Performance and Festival

Published: October 15, 2024; Aithor: Julia Sonrisa

When: October 20, 2024
Where: Maria Hernandez Park

Address: Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237, United States

Phone: +1 212-639-9675

Join us at Maria Hernandez Park in Bushwick, Brooklyn for the 3rd Annual Garba in Brooklyn: A Navaratri Performance and Festival. This exciting event is free and open to the public — don’t forget to RSVP!

Kick off the festivities with a vibrant dance concert featuring Indian dance styles including Semi-Classical, Bhangra, Kathak, Bollywack, and, of course, Garba!

Featured Dancers:

Guest performance by the Bollywood Dance Academy

After the performances, get ready to join in the fun with a Garba and Dandiya Raas dance lesson! Dandiya sticks will be available with a suggested donation of $3-$5. Feeling creative? Visit our craft station to decorate your dandiya!

Highlights:

Feel free to bring your chairs or blankets, as seating is limited.

What is Navaratri?
Navaratri is a nine-night festival from India celebrating the Goddess Durga. Whether this is your first time or you’ve celebrated many times before, this is a joyful event for everyone! The festival emphasizes community and celebrates through folk dance, welcoming people of all backgrounds and faiths to participate.

This event is made possible by a grant from the Brooklyn Arts Council.

Time: 4:00-6:30 pm EDT

Free!

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