STARKVILLE, Miss.--A week of events highlighting the traditions of India is now under way at Mississippi State.
Sponsored by the university's India Student Association, the various activities collectively are being designated "Anugoonj--Voice of India."
The observance concludes Saturday [Oct. 29] with a public dinner celebrating one of the South Asian nation's most famous traditions, Diwali, or festival of the lights. While most events are free, admission will be $7 for the 5:30 p.m. meal in the Bost Extension Center auditorium
An outdoor fireworks display follows the dinner.
Other activities include:
--Tuesday [the 25th], 7:30 p.m. fashion show and Mehendi, a folk art display, in Simrall Hall auditorium.
--Wednesday [the 26th], 7:30 p.m. musical trivia game called Antakshri, also in the Simrall auditorium.
--Thursday [the 27th], dance performances known as Garba and Dandiya, from 8 p.m. on the Drill Field.
Proceeds from $10 T-shirts sold throughout the week will be contributed to U.S. hurricane relief efforts, as well as to earthquake relief efforts in India and Pakistan.
For more information, contact Vandana Chaturved at vc106@msstate.edu.
