The Festival of India (FOI) has unveiled the highly anticipated ‘Deepavali Utsav 2024’, marking the festival of lights with the theme of ‘Unity in Diversity’. After a decade of successful celebrations, Team Deepavali Utsav is gearing up to host this year’s cultural extravaganza on October 26, from 4:00pm to 11:00pm at the Etisalat Academy, Dubai. This year’s event is proudly backed by the Consulate General of India, with the Consul General of India and other esteemed dignitaries from FOI attending as inaugurators.
The festivities will commence with lively activities, including a rangoli competition that showcases the detailed folk art of India, along with a funfair and traditional Indian games. A highlight of the evening will be a folk dance performance representing over 15 Indian states, emphasizing the rich and varied cultures of India. The entertainment roster includes live performances by stars from Indian Idol — Shanmukha Priya, Shubodeep Das Chaudhary, and Vaibhav Gupta — who will enthrall audiences with songs in various Indian languages.
Adding to the excitement, acclaimed Kannada actor and national award winner Rakshit Shetty will make a special appearance, further elevating the festive atmosphere of Deepavali Utsav.
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