India Day

Subtitle: 
Indian Festival/Parade/Kite flying
Activity Type: 
Cultural Event
Date: 
Sunday, August 18, 2019 - 10:45
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Location: 
Around the Cathedral and the Commons Room
Contact Person: 
Rashmi Ravindra
Contact Email: 
rashmi.rkoka@gmail.com
Cost: 
Free to the public

The Indian Room Committee will hold a community wide celebration beginning at 10:45 a.m. with a procession of celebrants singing and dancing around the Cathedral of Learning. Within the Commons Room, at 12pm, there will be a hoisting of flags and introduction of notables, including County Executive Rich Fitzgerald and invited speakers. The event will conclude with performances of traditional Indian dances and a bountiful feast of delicious food. It is then followed by kite flying at the Cathedral lawn. Admission is free.

UCIS Unit: 
Asian Studies Center
Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs
Other Pitt Sponsors: 
Indian Nationality Room Committee/Asian Studies Center
World Regions: 
Asia
Is Event Already in University Calendar?: 
Yes