Festival of India to Highlight Indian Culture

Released on = July 29, 2006, 9:52 am

Press Release Author = Multicultural Business Council

Industry = Small Business

Press Release Summary = More than 65,000 people are expected to attend the Festival
of India - Detroit between August 25 and 27th at Hart Plaza in downtown Detroit.

The festival will feature many exciting aspects of the Indian culture, which is
growing at a rate of 13% per year in Michigan.

Press Release Body = ROCHESTER HILLS, MI (July 26, 2006) - More than 65,000 people
are expected to attend the Festival of India - Detroit between August 25 and 27th at
Hart Plaza in downtown Detroit.

The festival will feature many exciting aspects of the Indian culture, which is
growing at a rate of 13% per year in Michigan.

Visitors to the festival will experience mouthwatering dishes from every region of
India at the Taste of India section. Local restaurants and chefs from other areas
will be preparing delicacies and traditional Indian cooking.

A second festival within the festival is called "Styles of India". This festival
will feature the latest fashions of Bollywood clothing, jewelry, and accessories. In
addition to display booths, a fashion show will be held on the main stage.

Another highlight of the festival is the Music of India. Open dancing under the
stars will feature Kidd Skilly, the well-known Indian performer. Additional music
will include local Indian musicians involved in a search for Michigan\'s best singing
voice by a group or individual.

This year\'s festival will mark the historic return of the Miss India pageant to Hart
Plaza.

Many other special events are still being planned to make this a family fun event
where visitors truly enjoy themselves as they learn about the Indian culture.

The Indian population is a very important demographic for Michigan. In addition to
its double-digit growth rate, the demographic has an average household income of
more than double the average. When combined with other Asians, the total
demographic accounts for almost 20% of physicians, 26% of engineers, and more than
12% of postsecondary teachers. The total Asian buying power in Michigan is expected
to be almost $9 billion in 2007.

The Festival of India-Detroit is produced by United South Asian Promotions. It is
sponsored in part by teenpatti.com.

Vendors interested in having a booth at the festival or in sponsoring the festival
are encouraged to contact the Multicultural Business Council at 248-802-6138.

About the Multicultural Business Council: The Multicultural Business Council is a
membership organization based near Detroit, Michigan. Its purpose is to connect
cultures through commerce. The organization offers certification programs, events,
cultural trips, and other venues to increase awareness and appreciation of the
multiple cultures that flavor the world. For more information about the
Multicultural Business Council, send an email to rick@mbcglobal.org or visit
www.mbcglobal.org.

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Web Site = http://www.mbcglobal.org

Contact Details = Rick Weaver

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