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- Mon. 09 OCT, 2017 to Wed. 18 OCT, 2017
- 7:00PM to 11:00PM (America/Port of Spain)
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- Arts & Culture , Food & Drink , Entertainment
- Dance Showcase, Holidays & Festivals, Concerts & Performances, Food For Sale, Cultural Heritage
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DIVALI NAGAR 2017, with it's unique theme 'Hindu Symbolism' will run from Monday 9th - Tuesday 17th October at the NCIC Nagar, Narsaloo Ramaya Marg Road, Endeavour, Chaguanas, Trinidad This is the largest celebration of the 'Festival of Lights' outside of India. More than 300,000 visitors attend this event over the 9 days.
Visit the many booths, savour the food, and enjoy the nightly performances on the main stage!
Free to the public with secured parking
October 9th: Live Performances from 7pm to 9pm
Suchit Trace Hindu School Choir, Prema Shakti Dance Group, Hindu Parchar Kendra, Nirmala Sesnarayan, T&T Sweet Tassa Academy, Amit Dookhram and Khalnayak Dance Academy
October 10th: Live Performances from 7pm to 10pm
Pt. Rudranath Maharaj & Group, Veejai Ramkissoon, Karishma Dhowtal, Rick Ramoutar, Sursati Dance Group, Nritya Sangam Dance Group, Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Cultural Cooperation, Sahaja Yoga T&T, Professsor Anandita Basu (Columbia), Satnarine Ragoo, and Savita Singh
October 11th: Live Performances from 7pm to 10:15pm
Sunil Ramsundar, Dubraj Persad, Bollywood Dance Company, Nirvana Dance Group, Sahaja Yoga Meditation T&T, Professor Anandita Basu, Brantec Avatar Orchestra, Stephon Jaikaran & Kimlyn Boodram, and Rudolph Singh
October 12th: Tribute to the Greats from 6:30pm to 10:30pm
Guest performances: Sylvan Bharat Tassa Group, Rakesh Yankaran, Kries Ramkhalawan, Kiss Natraj Dance Group, Tridevi Dance Group, Pt. Dr. Deepak Maharaj, Tabla Recital. Special guest Dr. Surujrattan Rambachan
October 13th: All Female Night from 6:30pm to 10:30pm
Guest performances: Shri Lakshmi Bhajan and Chowtal Group, Trinidad Sweet Tassa Academy, Nisha Ramkisson, Sapna Seepaul, Lily John, Yogita Singh, Trinidad Multicultural Dancers, Pratibha Arts and Dance Academy, Lenore Singh, Khamrune Ali, and Mala Samaroo. Fashion Show featuring finalists from the International Miss NCIC Divali Nagar Queen Pageant. In honour of Dr. Sherene Kalloo
October 14th: Grand Finals of the NCIC Dance Competition from 6:15pm to 11pm
Guest performances: Tarran Torrence Sookbir, Rawle Motilal, and Dil Ki Awaaz Orchestra
October 15th: Grand Finals of the NCIC Youth Champ Compeition from 6:30pm to 11pm
Guest performances: Shane and Sharda Musai, Anjanaa Dan, Boodoosingh Junior Tassa Group, Kathak Kala Sangam, and T&TEC Gayatones
October 16th: International Miss NCIC Divali Nagar Queen Pageant
Guest performances: Radha Krishna Dance Group, Dragon Boys Tassa Group, Amritam Shakti Dance Group, T&TEC Gayatones, and Shiva Chaitoo
October 17th: Grand Fireworks Display
Guest Performances: Chaguanas Sai Centre, Central Rhythm Tassa Group, Ravi Jagroop and Devika Ram, Yogi Bridgelal, Taradath Sawh, Vaishnavi Maharaj and Naveeta Maharaj, Santa Rosa First Peoples, Prema Shakti Dance Group, Khalnayak Dance Group, Kimron Ramparas, KI and the Band, Nirmala Sesnarayan.
