The 14th “Taste of India” festival was held at 51鱨վ's Ted Constant Convocation Center on April 29. This year’s event, the first in three years, featured colorful Bollywood and classical dances, Indian cuisine and vendor booths, Indian clothing and crafts, kids’ carnival games and henna hand painting. Photos Nicholas Clark/51鱨վ
Family and friends support youths as they take the stage in traditional Indian clothing. Photo Nicholas Clark/51鱨վ
Clothing and jewelry vendors set up in the Big Blue Room. Photo Nicholas Clark/51鱨վ
Festival chair Sanjay Patel speaks to “Taste of India” attendees. Photo Nicholas Clark/51鱨վ
Aago Indian/Nepalese Restaurant & Bar of Newport News set up a booth that featured some of its signature food. Photo Nicholas Clark/51鱨վ
Taste of India committee members are introduced. Photo Nicholas Clark/51鱨վ
People from throughout Hampton Roads attended the “Taste of India.” In its 14th year, "Taste of India" has been a popular celebration of Indian culture. Photo Nicholas Clark/51鱨վ
Family and friends support youths as they take the stage in traditional Indian clothing. Photo Nicholas Clark/51鱨վ
Clothing and jewelry vendors set up in the Big Blue Room. Photo Nicholas Clark/51鱨վ
Festival chair Sanjay Patel speaks to “Taste of India” attendees. Photo Nicholas Clark/51鱨վ
Aago Indian/Nepalese Restaurant & Bar of Newport News set up a booth that featured some of its signature food. Photo Nicholas Clark/51鱨վ
Taste of India committee members are introduced. Photo Nicholas Clark/51鱨վ
People from throughout Hampton Roads attended the “Taste of India.” In its 14th year, "Taste of India" has been a popular celebration of Indian culture. Photo Nicholas Clark/51鱨վ