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Festival of India 2007- What's Going On?

Submitted by jagannatha on Thu, 03/29/2007 - 21:13
Tour Diary

Hare Krishna everyone,
With two festivals notched on our belt, (University of Florida in Gainesville and Tampa Bay), we're coming closer and closer to the full-fledged 2007 Festival of India tour. What that means is currently, we're endeavoring our very best to make sure that everything this year is in tip top shape. Panels are being restored and new one's designed, ideas are being channeled to sort out what is feasible and practical, and thus far our best tangible addition has been the brightly colored brand new tent tops for our tents.

As I type, several devotees are pulling their efforts to bring our older fiberglass panels into shape headed by FOI Headquarters' very own Bala. I'm not sure how many of our readers have dealt much with fiberglass, but I can tell you, we live with respirator masks on for most of the day, our bodies itch far into the sleeping hours, and sometimes the heat waves of the upcoming spring and summer months hit all helping bodies with a dampening ability of service.. However, all of this anxieties are far surpassed by the fact of knowing that each of the panels is just like a chapter of one of Srila Prabhupada's books, ready to benefit anyone who as much as glances on it. Even though there's some hardship, everyone is in good spirits helping to shape Festival of India in the year to come.

Along side this effort, Phani Bhusan and Rasikananda are the driving forces behind a new "Who Is Prabhupada" exhibit that will hopefully be unveiled by our first festival in May. I've been helping with what I know how to do in that realm, but Rasikananda is both enthusiastic and expert at the design where Phani Bhusan has perfectly chosen the text. Having worked previously as a designer, the match is Krishna's perfect arrangement. Within a fortnight all materials should be available for the design process to be applied to the 3 dimensional aspect. With just a tinge of mercy, all will proceed fluidly leading, hopefully, to development of newer, better, and more effective panels in our preaching efforts.
As anyone can see, this one area, separated into two aspects is our main endeavor right now.

I had done a tour at Krishna dot Com right after our trip to Tampa and this handy new looking festivalofindia.org was the outcome of Manu's teaching spree. Any ideas or inputs are welcome. Currently I'm working on finding pictures to add to our photo galleries and creating an easy to use format so that those we serve and those we may potentially serve can see what others have done in the advertising capacity. (Basically, a flash presentation of last year’s flyers and posters with possibly the addition of some archival documents.)

The mood in 2007 seems to be effective and by Krishna's mercy that's what will happen. With a potential for 23 festivals this year that we know of, it seems a very viable goal. If you want us to come to your town let us know, we'll try to help. Until then, see you at the festival.....

At your service,
Jagannatha Puri Dhama Dasa

Festival Of India -- Brazil - January, 2007

Submitted by madhuha on Tue, 02/20/2007 - 18:56
Tour Diary

Festival of India Tour in Brazil finished on Jan 28th with great success. Around 30 devotees have traveled together over than 700 miles thourgh beautiful brazilian coasts taking diferent aspects of India.

We got many facilities by the Cities Hall and specially the Consulate of India in Sao Paulo which became an important partner.

Now, we`ve just started FOI 2008 organization and we have been inviting youth from America to join us next January 2008!!!

the pictures attached are related to FOI Sao Paulo, the biggest of Latin America so far!!!

Take a look our web site - www.festivaldaindia.com.br

Hare Krishna

Vaikuntha Murti Das

coordinator FOI Brazil

Saiba tudo sobre / Know everything about

Festival da Índia Turnê Brasil 2007

Acesse agora - www.festivaldaindia.com.br

Festival Of India--all Bright New Tents for the 2007 Tour!

Submitted by madhuha on Mon, 02/12/2007 - 19:51

After the devestating Storm in Washington DC on July Fourth of this year, all the tent tops needed to be replaced. Just last week we placed the order for all new multi-colored striped tent tops.

You can look forward to seeing a bright new looking Festival Of India this coming --2007-- Festival Season! Hare Krishna!

We're also working on updating and repairing the exhibits. More an that in another article, coming later...

The Parade

Submitted by jpdd on Fri, 02/09/2007 - 18:13

Parade goers effortlessly pull the Chariot towards the festival location.

Parade

Submitted by jpdd on Fri, 02/09/2007 - 18:13

The parade making the final turn to the festival site.

Getting Dark

Submitted by jpdd on Fri, 02/09/2007 - 18:06

The close of the day brought on the feeling that another successful festival was under our belt.

Local Scenery

Submitted by jpdd on Fri, 02/09/2007 - 18:04

Seattles locale blends int our Festival environment.

The Chanting Continues

Submitted by jpdd on Fri, 02/09/2007 - 18:00

 

The whole crowd was chating Hare Krishna on that day.

A Classic Draw

Submitted by jpdd on Fri, 02/09/2007 - 17:58

The Changing Bodies Diorama is showing how easy it is to explain philosphy.