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Fireworks- Date: Nov.12
Time: 8:00 PM
Venue: Niagara Falls
Presented by Virgin Plus
Day 1
Cook-Off Demos and Activities: 12Noon – 5PM
Stage Timing: 3PM – 10PM
Emcee: Vinay Batra + Ashly Sebastian
Performers:
Venue: Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Younge St., North York
Nissar Dutt
Krish Kumaran
Shyamala Dance Academy
Sameer Gambhir
Jaspreet Sanghera
Aashna Saxena
Groove n Dance
Niagara Tharangam
D Code Dance
Canada Dhol Tasha
Presented by Virgin Plus
Day 2
Cook-Off Demos and Activities: 12Noon – 5PM
Festival Timing: 12Noon – 10PM
Stage Timing: 3PM -10PM
Emcee: Vinay Batra + Srijeet Chaudhuri
Performers:
Venue: Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Younge St., North York
Sanvi Gupta
Pavani Sangapallar
Amol Mahadik
Raqs by Ramla
Indxxr
Zunjaar Dhol Tasha Pathak
Mohua Parial
Jay Ashar
Moksha the Band
Delicious Dance Academy
Festival Timing: 12Noon – 11PM
Stage Timing: 2PM – 10PM
Match Screening: 8AM onwards
Emcee: Aparna Paidimarri
Performers:
Venue: Mississauga Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga
SIFAT
Zunjaar Dhol Tasha Pathak
Mridvika Malebennur
Riyaaz Kathak Group
Nritya Kala Mandir
Nritya Palette
Shilompoli Shethra Dance Academy
Nishad Shah
Jadoo Entertainment
Spreaddance Bollyfusion Team
Festival Timing: 12Noon – 9PM
StageTiming: 2PM -7PM
Emcee: Swati Gupta
Performers:
Venue: Mississauga Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga
Mudra Traditional Arts Academy
Anushma Sharma
Pavani Sangapallar
Mrudanga Dance Academy
Sameer Gambhir
D Code Dance
Tanmay Chaturvedi
Reign Yash Dance
Odisha Society of Canada
Canada Dhol Tasha
Canada Diwali 2023 brings to you an extravaganza of fun, frolic and food with 3 back to back mega festivals in the cities of Mississauga, Toronto & Niagara Falls organized by Indo-Canada Arts Council since 2014.
Diwali RazzMatazz presented by Bell provides joyous festive celebration for the entire family and friends. Live stage programming includes Bollywood Headliner Performances, Musical Concerts, Dance Performances, Diwali Bazaar, Kids Rides with Diwali Lucky Draw and lots of other sponsored gifts and prizes. The mouth watering food flavors from our fabulous food vendors provide the authentic and ethnic food flavours signifying the Diwali festivities.
DIWALICIOUS - Taste of Diwali presented by Virgin Plus at Mel Lastman Square in Toronto (North York) on Oct 21 & 22 is a treat for food lovers topped up with live performances, recipe challenges, cook off competitions and tasting competitions.
Diwali RazzMatazz Niagara Falls on Oct 28 & 29, 2023 sets the stage with the perfect backdrop of Niagara falls and we are proud of showcase our rich heritage with artistic & cultural performances.
ICAC - Indo Canada Arts Council organizes the annual Canada Diwali RazzMatazz festival series to celebrate and commemorate the festivities and celebrations of Diwali also known as festival of lights, signifying the victory of good over evil. The tradition of lighting earthen lamps followed on this day serves as a promise to turn darkness into light and spread peace and prosperity.
Festival series supports over 2000 artists, performers, musicians, dancers and artisans to showcase their talent in front of a large audience. Over 500 volunteers, 150 committee members, board of directors and professionals contribute selflessly in making Canada Diwali RazzMatazz a grandeur and providing opportunities to over 5000 individuals who participate as vendors, suppliers, logistics & support services providers.
Diwali symbolizes the spiritual “victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.” Diwali is the largest community festival and celebration of culture & heritage. Lasting five days and celebrated during the Hindu Lunisolar month Kartika (Oct-Nov).
Diwali is celebrated worldwide by Sikhs, Punjabis, Gujaratis, Jains, Buddhists, Tamils, Nepalis, Sri Lankans, and East Indians. Diwali is celebrated to mark the homecoming of Lord Rama after his jubilant victory over demons.
It is with great pleasure that I welcome everyone to Diwali RazzMatazz in celebration of Diwali, 2020 hosted by Indo Canada Arts Council. Diwali brings together family and friends across Canada and around the world to celebrate the victory of good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, and light over darkness.
I want to extend warm greetings to our Indo Canadian community as you celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights. Diwali is one of the biggest Indian festivals, celebrated around the world with lamps, fireworks, colourful clothing and community festivities. It celebrates the power of goodness, hope, prosperity, and enlightenment.
I know that this has been a challenging year for our religious and cultural communities, but I’m continually inspired by the way you’ve innovated and re-imagined age-old festivals to find ways to stay connected with your community. While this year’s celebration looks a lot different due to COVID-19, I know it’s just as meaningful.
Thanks to the amazing team at Indo-Canada Arts Council for the energy and creativity they brought to this virtual celebration.This festival is an excellent opportunity to bring the community together to celebrate their shared heritage and their many contributions to this great province.
Let me recognize the active members of the Indo-Canada Arts Council for organizing this celebration of music, dance, the performing arts, culture and cuisine. Diwali is one of the many opportunities where we in Mississauga, & communities across Canada, can celebrate the diverse cultures, faiths, and shared values that flourish throughout our City.
Honorable Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati wishes happy Diwali to Indo-Canadian community on the occasion of annual Canada Diwali RazzMatazz Fireworks @ Niagara Falls
Honourable High Commissioner of India to Canada, Sh Ajay Bisaria wishes happy diwali to all patrons of Canada Diwali RazzMatazz festival.
Honourable Consul General of India - Toronto, Mrs Apoorva Srivastva wishes Happy Diwali to all patrons of Canada Diwali RazzMatazz festival.
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