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Abu Dhabi to launch new event to celebrate Indian culture

Abu Dhabi Summer Season (ADSS) is inviting visitors and residents to celebrate India’s Independence Day with Sparkles of India.

Taking place from August 16 to 18 from 6pm - 11pm at du Forum, this three-day extravaganza will feature multiple activities and performances, a variety of culinary delights as well as cultural dance routines.
 
Sparkles of India 2018 will be the first edition of series of events and activities introducing and celebrating Indian culture on the country’s Independence and Republic holidays. The festival is targeting and facilitating growing number of Indian tourists visiting Abu Dhabi and is aiming to become the region’s No.1 Indian festival, growing in both the size and content every year. Sparkles of India, as well as presenting concerts and activations, will develop unique content like ‘An Evening with a Superstar’, where a major celebrity shares his/her experiences, stories, memories, and much more directly and uncut with the audience.
 
The festival’s 2018 edition will have non-stop entertainment throughout the day, including An Evening with Bollywood megastar Shilpa Shetty on the August 16, Spectacular Concert by renowned Bollywood singer Kailash Kher on August 17 along with his famous band, Kailasa. Also, there will be daily choreographed performances by ‘India’s Got Talent’ finalists, the Beat Breakers.

The festival will also feature prominent celebrity chef Varun Inamdar, who will host live cooking sessions daily under his popular prime-time show 'Get Curried' to ensure even the most sophisticated of palettes are satisfied. Overall throughout the three-day festival over 50 celebrated artists will perform and present their talents celebrating India’s Independence Day. This event is designed to make sure family members of all ages enjoy their time in Abu Dhabi this summer.

For more details on upcoming events, industry summer special offers, raffle draws and more, please visit Abu Dhabi summer seasons website. - TradeArabia News Service