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On 17th of May 2008, the Embassy of India will host its first official cultural day

in conjunction with Cultural Tourism DC's Passport Week.

Featured performances include IDEA Dance, a consortium of classical dancers performing

Bharatnatyam and Kathak, as well as Dhoonya Dance, a Bollywood-inspired

South Asian Dance company who will be performing bollywood-fusion and pop bhangra.

The event will begin at 11:30 a.m. and end at 3 p.m.

Inside the Embassy will be informational sessions on India, as well as snacks and refreshments.

The performers will be dancing on the sidewalk accompanied

by a DJ playing various styles of Indian music.

The event will allow the Embassy to share its rich cultural traditions with the community,

while providing entertainment for people of all ages.