{"id":2429043,"date":"2026-05-23T06:07:01","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T06:07:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2429043"},"modified":"2026-05-23T06:07:01","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T06:07:01","slug":"taste-of-india-festival-celebrates-25-years-in-chester-youre-invited","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/taste-of-india-festival-celebrates-25-years-in-chester-youre-invited\/","title":{"rendered":"Taste of India festival celebrates 25 years in Chester. You&#8217;re invited"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<div id=\"videoWrap\" class=\"spacer-large videoWrap\" style=\"position:relative\"><media-video video-id=\"90196285007\" title=\"Watch celebration of culture, community at Taste of India festival\" poster=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2026\/05\/21\/NPRI\/90196387007-img-7852.jpeg?crop=707,398,x0,y0\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\" placement=\"snow-video-story-priority\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"uwVideoPlaceholder\" slot=\"placeholder\" style=\"z-index:19;width:100%;padding-bottom:56.25%;position:relative\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"vidplaybtn\" style=\"display:-moz-box;display:-ms-flexbox;display:-webkit-flex;display:flex;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,.4);border:2px solid #fff;border-radius:80px;cursor:pointer;height:80px;width:80px;position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);z-index:10\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vidplayicon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/appservices\/universal-web\/universal\/icons\/icon-play-alt-white.svg\" alt=\"play\" style=\"height:40px;margin:auto 18px auto 27px;width:40px\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div slot=\"videoDetails\" id=\"videoDetails\" class=\"videoDetails\" style=\"padding-top:8px;padding-bottom:8px\">\n<div id=\"videoDetailsContainer\" class=\"videoDetailsContainer\" hidden=\"\">\n<p>Watch celebration of culture, community at Taste of India festival<\/p>\n<p>25th Taste of India festival in June is hosted by Cultural Center of India in Chester, VA. Enjoy authentic cuisine, dance, music and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/media-video><\/div>\n<p><story-highlights class=\"spacer-small column ten-column no-gutter\" util-module-path=\"elements\/story\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Taste of India festival will take place on June 6 in Chester, Virginia.<\/li>\n<li>Hosted by the Cultural Center of India, the free event celebrates its 25th anniversary.<\/li>\n<li>Attendees can enjoy authentic Indian food, live performances, shopping, and a global dance competition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/story-highlights><partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"390\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p>The Taste of India festival, a celebration of Indian culture, food and performances, will be held on June 6 in Chester. The free community event, hosted by the Cultural Center of India, aims to bring the Greater Richmond Indian community and others together.<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"600\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\" momentum=\"\"\/>\n<p>All are welcome to help celebrate from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. at the 25th anniversary of the vibrant, family-friendly event. Thousands are drawn to this festival with authentic Indian food and street eats, live dance and cultural performances, music, a global cultural dance competition, vendors, a food court, free parking, henna artists, beverages (with and without alcohol), shopping and family fun.<\/p>\n<p><media-gallery-promo asset-id=\"90193736007\" class=\"column ten-column no-gutter spacer-large\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"related-link\"><span class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><strong style=\"margin-right:3px\">Admire beauties <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.progress-index.com\/story\/lifestyle\/hobby\/2026\/05\/13\/car-shows-cruise-ins-virginia-southside-speedway-reopens\/90041540007\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Your guide to 2026 car shows and cruise-ins across Central Virginia<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"related-link\"><span class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><strong style=\"margin-right:3px\">See photos <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.progress-index.com\/picture-gallery\/entertainment\/dining\/2026\/05\/15\/chester-restaurant-bakery-morales-kitchen-central-american-latin-inspired-cuisine\/90066535007\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Chester, Virginia&#8217;s newest restaurant and bakery<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Taste of India Global Fest 2026 dance competition categories<\/h2>\n<p>The 2026 theme for the global cultural dance competition is Global Cultural Fest &#8211; Celebrating India with the World.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ages 5-9: Colors of Culture<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Indian festival dancers<\/li>\n<li>Cultural dance styles from around the world<\/li>\n<li>Creative storytelling using costumes, props, music<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"390\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p><strong>Ages 10-13: Global Dance Fusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bollywood + Hip Hop<\/li>\n<li>Bhangra + Western<\/li>\n<li>Latin + Indian Folk<\/li>\n<li>Contemporary + Classical<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Ages 14-18: Tradition Meets Modern<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Traditional vs. modern dance styles<\/li>\n<li>Cultural storytelling through choreography<\/li>\n<li>Music and rhythm fusion<\/li>\n<li>Costume and stage presentation<\/li>\n<li>Energy and audience engagement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Ages 19 and over: Dance with a Message<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Promote social awareness<\/li>\n<li>Cultural preservation and inclusivity<\/li>\n<li>Health and wellness through dance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<partner-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" placement=\"native-article_link\" sizes=\"[[300, 250], [3, 3]]\" min-height=\"250\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\"\/><cta-atoms-container-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/cta\" class=\"spacer-large\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Parking is available at the venue, and there will also be drop-offs and pick-ups from nearby designated parking lots.<\/p>\n<p>Celebrate vibrant India, its cultures and traditions at Cultural Center of India at 6641 Ironbridge Parkway in Chester. For more information, visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CCIVA\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CCIVA\">Cultural Center of India, Virginia &#8211; CCIVA<\/a> on Facebook.<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"600\" outstream=\"\" momentum=\"\"\/>\n<p class=\"related-link\"><span class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><strong style=\"margin-right:3px\">Pick favorite genres <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.progress-index.com\/story\/entertainment\/music\/2026\/05\/05\/concert-series-petersburg-hopewell-chesterfield-chester-virginia-2026-lineup\/89837510007\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">2026 concerts and shows in the Tri-Cities<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"related-link\"><span class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><strong style=\"margin-right:3px\">Memorial Day Weekend <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.progress-index.com\/story\/entertainment\/events\/2026\/05\/21\/kings-dominion-free-admission-united-states-military-veterans-memorial-day-weekend\/90179395007\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Kings Dominion to offer US military members and veterans free admission<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Kristi K. 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