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    NORTH AMERICAN NEWSLINE                                             OCTOBER 24, 2025  |      The Indian Eye 26

            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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