The exotic sights, sounds and flavors of distant India will be feted as the annual series of cultural heritage celebrations come to a close during the Heritage of India Festival, Sunday, August 7, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla.
The festival will feature the delicious foods of India, live music, folk dancing and cultural performances. Children can enjoy amusement rides and making sand art. There will also be a fashion show showcasing colorful native clothing. Festival-goers can create their own cultural fashion by decorating themselves with Mehndi, the henna bridal make-up that dates back to ancient India.
Visitors can also browse a merchandise bazaar where a variety of vendors will be selling Indian clothing, jewelry, CDs, DVDs and delicious Indian cuisine. Traditional Rangoli art and other crafts exhibitions will be on display as well.
Admission and parking are free. The event will be held rain or shine.
The Heritage of India Festival is sponsored by Westchester County Parks, the Indian American Cultural Association of Westchester, Con Edison, Nielsen, Arts Westchester and the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA).
The Kensico Dam Plaza is located at the northern end of the Bronx River Parkway in Valhalla. Call (914) 864-PARK for more information.