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NORTH AMERICAN Newsline NOVEMBER 10, 2023 | The Indian Eye 20
Jashn Productions creates Diwali Magic at
Disney World Resort in Florida
OUR BUREAU
Lake Buena Vista, FL
ashn Productions hosted the
first-ever Youth Celebration of
JDiwali as over 400 dancers from
across the country celebrated the fes-
tival of lights through dance at Disney
Springs®, and Disney’s Animal King-
dom® Theme Park. The Dance Fest
led under the direction of Jeanie Beri,
founder of Jashn Productions was
a 3-day magical event filled with vi-
brant colors, stunning costumes, and
incredible performances by dancers
from around North America.
“Bringing Diwali to Walt Dis-
ney World® Resort for the first time of India including Gujarat, Punjab, costumes, sounds of Indian music, internationally acclaimed singer and
ever was so exhilarating,” said Jashn Andhra Pradesh weaving elements and thunderous applauses and cheers. songwriter and is renowned for cap-
Productions Director, Jeanie Beri. of pop and hip-hop. The evening was “We extend our heartfelt appre- tivating audiences worldwide with his
“We created history by sharing the hosted by Television personality Ni- ciation and kudos to the entire DDF mesmerizing performances and hit
joy and excitement of this important sha Mathur and Actress Sway Bhatia. team for orchestrating the spectac- singles. With his dynamic stage pres-
festival with the South Asian dance Walt Disney’s iconic Mickey ular first-ever Diwali Dance Fest ence and soulful voice, Raghav got
community. Celebrating the magic Mouse and Minnie Mouse opened Showcase and Parade at Walt Disney attendees of all ages on their feet!
of Diwali in The Most Magical Place the event alongside children with World. It was an extraordinary event, The event concluded with an af-
on Earth was truly a dream come special needs that were sponsored by leaving us all with cherished memo- terparty at the iconic Hambre The-
true. Jashn Productions is looking the SKN Foundation and the n-lor- ries and hearts brimming with joy! All atre at Disney’s Animal Kingdom®
forward to bringing people together em Foundation. Jashn Productions the performances were beautiful, and Theme Park where children, parents,
to celebrate the rich cultural heritage donated $10K to the N-Lorem Foun- it was evident that they poured their and team members celebrated months
of South Asia with future events like dation whose mission is to discover, heart and soul into every dance, ev- of hard work and this huge milestone
the Diwali Dance Fest” develop, and provide personalized ery step, and every expression. The in their performing arts journey.
The festival took place from Oc- experimental ASO medicines for free Showcase was not just a celebration “The punctuality, coordination
tober 26th -28th and kicked off with to patients with nano-rare conditions. of a cultural tradition but a represen- and professionalism by the Jashn Pro-
an official parade at Disney Springs®, Diwali Dance Fest made history tation of unity and the power of art to ductions team was remarkable. You
where dancers performed a 20-min- as the first ever celebration of its kind bridge gaps and bring people togeth- have set the bar very high. Thank you
ute choreographed piece while pa- that gave children the opportunity to er” said California-based ICC Bolly- so much for including us and we ap-
rading the streets of Disney Springs®. showcase their talent on a world-re- wood Directors, Amit and Hiren. preciate the amount of thought, love,
The Dance Fest Showcase, held at nowned platform. Over 1,000 guests Multi-Talented Singer and Per- and effort that went into this” said
Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme experienced the sights & sounds of former Raghav closed out the Dance DanceFlix Academy a dance school
Park included 17 dance schools and Diwali as never before as the Theater Showcase with his hit songs, Angel based in Georgia.
performances from various regions in the Wild was filled with colorful Eyes and Desperado. Raghav is an Photo credits: Geo Media Co.
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