

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WAOW) — The 32nd annual “Festival of India” was held on Saturday in Stevens Point.

Jyoti Chandei, creator of the event and Shama, Inc. President said the event is an excellent way to expose members of the community to multiple aspects of Indian culture including the food, music, traditional attire, and the acceptance of everyone.

She also added the event has continued to celebrate the growing diversity in the area, creating another opportunity for all walks of life to come together.

“We wanted to tell the richness of the language that India has,” Chandei said. “The music that India has, the literature, the foods, the yoga, and meditation. “That helps each and every person that’s born on this planet.”

She said the event is also beneficial to those who may not have the chance to travel to India, so being able to bring it to the area is a great way to show everyone what the culture is all about.