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Taste of India returns to Norfolk

While traveling to India would be an unforgettable experience, this celebration brings an authentic taste of it closer to home without having to buy a plane ticket.

NORFOLK, Va. — The Taste of India festival is returning to Hampton Roads for its 15th year!

The celebration of Indian food, fashion, and tradition is happening on Saturday, April 20, at Old Dominion University's Chartway Arena.

According to the festival's website, the event attracts anywhere from 7,000 to 10,000 visitors each year, making it one of the largest Asian Indian festivals in the state.

The Taste of India is returning for its 15th year, not including a three-year pause due to the COVID pandemic. This year, the festival is emphasizing India's mythology and folklore.

There will be entertainment including Bollywood and classical dances. Visitors can also enjoy Indian cuisine, and vendor booths featuring crafts and clothes. There will also be carnival games and Henna hand painting. 

Admission and parking to the festival is free and it runs from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m.

More information can be found on Taste of India's website.

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