MEDIA ADVISORY, Aug. 20, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) --
WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 20, 2005
12 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
Columbus Boulevard and Chestnut Street.
Philadelphia, Pa.
WHAT: The Festival of India works to publicize the importance
of their culture and the contribution of the Indian
community to the Philadelphia region.
Highlights of the Festival are:
-- Entertainment includes folk dancing, live music and
a fashion show
-- An awards ceremony, recognizing people of Indian
origin for their community service.
-- Vendors will be on hand selling traditional Indian
arts and crafts including clothes, jewelry, music,
and other cultural items and a variety of dishes and
Indian fare from both North and South India for
visitors to enjoy.
-- Traditional Mehendi work (artistic design) will be
available to be done on hands or feet.
BACKGROUND: Admission is free for all PECO Energy Multicultural
Series Events.
Celebrating the 20th Anniversary season, Independence
Blue Cross is the presenting sponsor of the 2005
Summer Season at Penn's Landing. Penn's Landing is
Philadelphia's Waterfront district, running along
Columbus Boulevard from Washington Avenue to Spring
Garden Street. The main site for the more than
50 festivals, concerts and events at Penn's Landing
is the Great Plaza, located along the Delaware River
on Columbus Boulevard at Chestnut Street.
For more information on event locations and event
details, please call (215) 922-2FUN or visit
www.pennslandingcorp.com. The Penn's Landing website
is a virtual resource for the waterfront which can
help plan a visit to easily park, play and stay all
day at Penn's Landing.
The Penn's Landing Corporation logo is available at: http://media.primezone.com/prs/single/?pkgid=349