July 24, 2023 – Come celebrate 50 years of the Indian America Cultural Association (IACAW) at the 23rd Annual Heritage of India Festival on Sunday, August 6 from noon to 6 p.m. at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla.
County Executive George Latimer said, “Residents can take this annual opportunity to visit faraway India without ever leaving Westchester County. Indian culture places great emphasis on physical purity, spiritual refinement and family. Bring your family and friends to Kensico and discover the many contributions the people of India have made to our culturally diverse county.”
Parks Commissioner Kathleen O’Connor said, “We are excited to celebrate and learn about the heritage and culture of India, which is known for its renowned rugs, crafts, metalwork, bronzes, stone carving, pottery, wood working and jewelry. I am looking forward to shopping at the Bazaar and sampling the cuisine.”
The Heritage of India Festival takes place from Noon until 6 p.m. Come and enjoy Children’s Arts and Crafts, an Indian Bazaar, Henna Art, Indian Cuisine, Keynote Speaker, Dr. Sudhir and live Indian Cultural Performances.
The festival will be held rain or shine. Seating is informal; bring blankets or folding chairs for seating on the lawn. No coolers will be allowed. Admission and parking are free. Carpooling or taking mass transit is encouraged.
The other heritage festivals in the series are:
- Jewish Sunday, Aug. 20 Noon – 6 p.m. Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla
- Muslim Sunday, Aug. 27 Noon – 6 p.m. Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla
The Heritage of India Festival is sponsored by Westchester County Parks, Regeneron, Therapy Care, Health First, Sunrise Pharmacy, Sunlight Pharmacy, WMC Health, St. John’s Riverside Edwards Dowdle Funeral Home, Inc., and IACAW.
Kensico Dam Plaza is located at 1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla. (Directions)
More information or call (914) 864-PARK.
More information or call (914) 864-PARK.