India Day fills Rockefeller Garden with food and music

This event was hosted by the Indian Cultural Society of Daytona.

By Jarleene Almenas
| 10:20 a.m. June 24, 2019

A performer sings during India Day at Rockefeller Gardens on Saturday, June 22. Photo by Jarleene Almenas

Devyani Desai, of Daytona Beach Shores, gets ready to enjoy Indian cuisine during India Day at Rockefeller Gardens on Saturday, June 22. Photo by Jarleene Almenas

A vendor prepares food for festival-goers during India Day at Rockefeller Gardens on Saturday, June 22. Photo by Jarleene Almenas

George and Judy Schroeder, of Ormond Beach, hold up plates of Indian food during India Day at Rockefeller Gardens on Saturday, June 22. Photo by Jarleene Almenas

Kiran Cambow paints a henna tattoo on Leland Angel, of Cincinnati Ohio, during India Day at Rockefeller Gardens on Saturday, June 22. Photo by Jarleene Almenas

Mary Jamidar, of Ormond Beach, and local realtor Schubhangi Ghade, smile during India Day at Rockefeller Gardens on Saturday, June 22. Photo by Jarleene Almenas

Hansa and Madhu Parikh, of Ormond Beach, speak during India Day at Rockefeller Gardens on Saturday, June 22. Photo by Jarleene Almenas

A performer drums onstage during India Day at Rockefeller Gardens on Saturday, June 22. Photo by Jarleene Almenas

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Rockefeller Gardens became a hub of cultural activity on Saturday, June 22, as the Indian Cultural Society of Daytona celebrated India Day.

The event, held at the start of sunset, featured traditional food, dance and music by professional performers. Attendees also had the chance to get a custom henna tattoo. India Day brought several locals to the park, as well as visitors touring the area.