ORLANDO, FLORIDA, November 1, 2023 (New India Abroad): Over 400 young dancers from all over the United States gathered at Disney Springs and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park in October for the first-ever Youth Celebration of Diwali, presented by Jashn Productions. The three-day dance festival was directed by Jashn Productions’ Jeanie Beri and was a visual and auditory feast. “Bringing Diwali to Walt Disney World Resort for the first time ever was so exhilarating,” said Beri. “We created history by sharing the joy and excitement of this important festival with the South Asian dance community. Celebrating the magic of Diwali in The Most Magical Place on Earth was truly a dream come true. Jashn Productions is looking forward to bringing people together to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of South Asia with future events like the Diwali Dance Fest”

The festival kicked off with an official parade at Disney Springs, where dancers performed a 20-minute choreographed piece. The Dance Fest Showcase, held at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park included 17 dance schools and performances from various states of India including Gujarat, Punjab, and Andhra Pradesh weaving elements of pop and hip-hop. The evening was hosted by Television personality Nisha Mathur and actress Sway Bhatia. A first-of-its-kind celebration, the Diwali Dance Fest gave children the opportunity to showcase their talent on a world-renowned platform. According to a release, over 1,000 guests experienced the sights and sounds of Diwali in the resort’s Theater in the Wild as it echoed with the sounds of Indian music, and thunderous applause and cheers.

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