31.05.2026 12:00 - 19:00
Landgasthof Riehen, Grosser Festsaal, Baselstrasse 38, 4125 Riehen
Immerse yourself with us in the colors, sounds and scents of India! Celebrate a festival of encounters and friendship with us!
In addition to a culinary journey of discovery with authentic specialties, you can expect a bazaar with fabrics, jewelry and handicrafts, henna and face painting for children, music and dance from classical dances to modern Bollywood rhythms and disco.
The event is supported by the Swisslos-Fonds Basel-Stadt and the municipality of Riehen.
Program Highlights:
12:00 Grand Opening / Bazaar / Stands / Indian specialties
14:00 Yoga Demonstration: Vijayalakshmi / Urban Yogi Basel
15:00 Initiation: Odissi Dance / Upasana Chakraborty
Inauguration: Ambassador of India Switzerland, His Excellency Mr. Mridul Kumar
Guest of honor, host, Dr. Christine Kaufmann, President City of Riehen
15:30 Jugalbandi / Sitar - Tabla
Maestro Rohan Dasgupta / Pandit Udai Mazumdar
16:30 Festivals of India / Unity in Diversity / Indian Folk & Pop Songs / Dances
17:15 Odissi Dance: Upasana Chakraborty / Dance style from ancient temples
17:40 Kathak Dance: Nivedita Joshi / Known for Mudras & Foodwork
18:00 Interactive experience: The Floor is Free / DJ Kenny
Live Bollywood somgs / Dance floor buzzing / Get the guests moving
19:00 The End / Vote of thanks
The event is supported by the Swisslos-Fonds Basel-Stadt and the municipality of Riehen.
Program Highlights:
12:00 Grand Opening / Bazaar / Stands / Indian specialties
14:00 Yoga Demonstration: Vijayalakshmi / Urban Yogi Basel
15:00 Initiation: Odissi Dance / Upasana Chakraborty
Inauguration: Ambassador of India Switzerland, His Excellency Mr. Mridul Kumar
Guest of honor, host, Dr. Christine Kaufmann, President City of Riehen
15:30 Jugalbandi / Sitar - Tabla
Maestro Rohan Dasgupta / Pandit Udai Mazumdar
16:30 Festivals of India / Unity in Diversity / Indian Folk & Pop Songs / Dances
17:15 Odissi Dance: Upasana Chakraborty / Dance style from ancient temples
17:40 Kathak Dance: Nivedita Joshi / Known for Mudras & Foodwork
18:00 Interactive experience: The Floor is Free / DJ Kenny
Live Bollywood somgs / Dance floor buzzing / Get the guests moving
19:00 The End / Vote of thanks
Contatto
Association of the Friends of India