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Diwali Dance Fest Lights Up Walt Disney World Resort’s Magic Kingdom Park

OUR BUREAU life hosted the evening and performed
a three-part comedy lineup. Garg was
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL
joined by her entire family at Diwali
he spirit of Diwali lit up Walt Dance Fest to record a live taping of
Disney World® Resort as more their hit show ‘The Zarna Garg Fam-
Tthan 500 dancers from around ily Podcast’
the world gathered for the third annu- “Diwali Dance Fest is an exu-
al Diwali Dance Fest, hosted by Jashn berant joyful and deeply impactful
Productions, and produced by Jeanie celebration of culture and communi-
Beri. For the first time ever, Diwali ty.” said comedian and screenwriter,
Dance Fest culminated in a Diwali pa- Zarna Garg. “The Zarna Garg Family
rade at Magic Kingdom® Park, where Podcast was honored to be a part of
performers danced in colorful Indian this year’s unbelievably talented line-
attire with the iconic Cinderella Cas- up of performers. This event is so full
tle as their backdrop. of love and hope.”
“You could see the pride in each The festival concluded with a
dancer’s eyes as they had the view of grand Diwali parade featuring over 500
the castle while they were dancing. We dancers, who performed in dazzling
are so proud to represent our culture Indian costumes to the beats of
in such a beautiful way.” said Jashn October 9 with a Diwali Mela, where land. Dancers performed a vibrant Bollywood and traditional music, fill-
Productions Director, Jeanie Beri. dancers and their families gathered mix of traditional and contemporary ing Magic Kingdom® Park with color,
“Celebrating the magic of Diwali was to enjoy Indian cuisine, henna art, a styles—from Classical Indian Dance rhythm, and light. Jashn Productions
truly a dream come true. Jashn Pro- dance party and photo opportunities to regional Folk Dances & of course donated proceeds to the Desai Foun-
ductions is looking forward to giving with Mickey and Minnie. Bollywood, —in an energetic, three- dation – a nonprofit organization that
the next generation of dancers more The celebration continued at hour showcase. The event had a empowers women and children in
opportunities in mainstream venues Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme special guest appearance by Indian rural India through community pro-
& also hopes to create a sense of com- Park with the Dance Fest Showcase, American comedian and screenwriter, grams focused on health, livelihood,
munity & teaching the importance of featuring 25 dance teams represent- Zarna Garg. The New York-based co- and menstrual equity, with a goal of
inclusivity.” ing countries including the United median known for her sharp, relatable cultivating dignity and self-reliance.
The three-day festival began on States, South Africa, and New Zea- humor about immigrant and family Photo credits: P. Taufiq Photography

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