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Nita Ambani to Bring Indian Culture to Lincoln Center With Three-Day Extravaganza in New York

Nita Ambani to Bring Indian Culture to Lincoln Center With Three-Day Extravaganza in New York

India Today22-05-2025
This September, New York City's famous Lincoln Center will host a one-of-a-kind celebration of Indian arts and culture. Nita Ambani is bringing the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) experience to the world stage. From September 12 to 14, the NMACC Weekend will highlight India's cultural wealth through music, dance, fashion, wellness, and food.The upcoming cultural event opens a new chapter in Ambani's ongoing dedication to promote Indian art forms. As head of the Reliance Foundation, she has led many charitable and cultural projects. Her love for Indian traditions began in her life—well before she launched Mumbai's NMACC in 2023. Now, her dream is going global.India and Indianness Takes Centre Stage The event has been planned as a three-day cultural celebration of all things Indian. It kicks off with the Grand Swagat, a special night showcasing a fashion show by well-known designer Manish Malhotra. His work will spotlight Indian handlooms and crafts under the Swadesh brand.Celebrity chef Vikas Khanna has curated a unique dining experience for the evening, taking inspiration from regional Indian dishes and giving them a gourmet twist.After the opening party, Lincoln Centre will host several shows. These include concerts by popular singers Shankar Mahadevan and Shreya Ghoshal, along with sarod expert Rishab Sharma.The main event of the weekend is The Great Indian Musical: Civilization to Nation. This big theatrical production tells the story of over 7,000 years of Indian history. Feroz Abbas Khan directs the show, which first appeared during NMACC's launch. It boasts more than 100 performers fancy costumes, and eye-catching set designs.More Than Just EntertainmentThe event, which is in line with Nita Ambani's aim to make Indian culture accessible to global audiences, will transform Damrosch Park at Lincoln Center into an open-air cultural fair for the public. Visitors can expect yoga sessions led by wellness expert Eddie Stern, Bollywood dance workshops conducted by Shiamak Davar's team, a panel discussion on India's cricketing legacy, and a Swadesh pop-up featuring artisans and handicrafts flown in directly from India.'This initiative is about placing India's artistic legacy on the world map,' Ambani said during her recent visit to New York. 'Lincoln Center felt like the right venue to showcase not just our talent, but our soul.'A Return to StageNita Ambani also revealed that she will also take to the stage herself on the opening night and perform a classical dance piece, which in itself is an emotional experience that will depict the journey she has taken from being a young Bharatanatyam student to now.From performing in a temple as a teenager to performing at Lincoln Centre, this is a full-circle moment for someone who has spent many decades supporting and growing Indian culture. Tickets for the NMACC Weekend in New York are expected to go on sale by the end of June, with additional programming details to be announced in the coming weeks.Stay tuned to India Today for exclusive updates on this landmark global cultural celebration.Disclaimer: The material and information contained are for advertorial purposes only. India Today holds no responsibility for the content written on the website as a basis for making any business, legal, or any other decision. Any reliance placed on such material is at your own risk.
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