The cultural center will also build up a public experience area named The Great Indian Bazaar in Damrosch Park in addition to performances.
From September 12 to 14, the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) will hold its first “India Weekend” in New York City, which will be its first significant cultural gathering abroad. From theater and fashion to cuisine and music, the three-day event seeks to present India’s varied cultural traditions to a worldwide audience.
The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts will host the event, which is being promoted as a celebration of India’s rich artistic and cultural legacy. It coincides with growing global interest in India’s cultural exports and soft power.
For the first time, we are excited to present the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre India Weekend in New York City! The founder and chairperson of NMACC, Nita Ambani, stated that the event is intended to be a worldwide celebration of India’s cultural heritage, including its art, crafts, music, dance, fashion, and cuisine. “Celebrating the spirit of India on one of the most iconic stages in the world, Lincoln Center, this special weekend is the first step forward on that journey.”
The Great Indian Musical: Civilization to Nation will make its US debut at the David H. Koch Theater to kick off the weekend. The production, which was conceived and directed by theater veteran Feroz Abbas Khan, is expected to be a comprehensive recounting of India’s history from 5000 BC to its independence in 1947. The production is anticipated to be among the biggest Indian theatrical productions ever presented in the United States, featuring more than 100 actors, intricate sets, and a creative team that includes the music pair Ajay-Atul, choreographers Vaibhavi Merchant and Mayuri Upadhya, and costumes designed by Manish Malhotra.
Along with a special edition of Malhotra’s Swadesh fashion presentation, which will highlight traditional Indian fabrics and craftsmanship, opening night will also include a red carpet event called “Grand Swagat.” Renowned chef Vikas Khanna will create a menu that explores India’s culinary past using both traditional recipes and contemporary twists.
The cultural center will also build up a public experience area named The Great Indian Bazaar in Damrosch Park in addition to performances. Over the course of the three days, the venue will feature food vendors, textile exhibits, yoga classes, and dance and music performances.
Every morning of the event will start with Gita readings, chanting sessions, and bhajans before Eddie Stern leads yoga courses. There will also be Bollywood dance classes led by Shiamak Davar’s group.
Shankar Mahadevan and Shreya Ghoshal are two examples of musical performers. On the last day, Rishab Sharma will wrap up the musical programming with a blend of classical and modern music, while folk musician Parthiv Gohil will conduct a live Garba and Dandiya performance.
In order to complete what the organizers believe would be a multi-sensory introduction to India for audiences throughout the world, the event will end with a flower-themed Holi celebration and a throwback DJ night.
