Saturday, August 2, 2014
Hindu Lamp Ceremony on the East River
Company: Aeilushi Mistry
Venue: Main Street Park, (Pebble Beach in Brooklyn Bridge Park
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Help Aeilushi Mistry bring peace and harmony to our shoreline as she performs the traditional Hindu Aarti ceremony at the Brooklyn Bridge Park
The Aarti ceremony is traditionally presented each morning and evening along India’s river Ganga. It is performed in order to convey gratitude and protection from mother river. As we enter Hurricane season, please help us decorate palm leaf lamps and set them assail along the East River. Audience members can participate in the traditional percussion ensemble with Paulom Mistry. Come and celebrate with us from 4pm -8pm along Pebble Beach at the Brooklyn Bridge Park. This program is presented by Indian dance arts educator Aeilushi Mistry, and cosponsored by the Brooklyn Arts Council and the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy.
Main Street Park (Pebble Beach in Brooklyn Bridge Park) Brooklyn, NY 11201
August 2, 2014-4pm - 8pm
Contact: aeilushi@mac.com
Aeilushi Mistry
Brooklyn, NY, 11201
Schedule
August 2, 2014: 4:00pm