India Festival celebrates the Indian culture and heritage by bringing a full day of live music, dancing, food and entertainment to the heart of downtown Portland. Pioneer Courthouse Square was filled with the tastes, sights and sounds of India. The India Cultural Association is the sponsor of the event. They are a non-profit organization based in Portland, dedicated to Indian cultural activities. Portland and neighboring suburbs currently boasts a thriving community of nearly 10,000 Indians, primarily in high-tech, engineering, medical, teaching, research and healthcare professions. ICA was established in 1980 and is the only organization in the area that represents all Indians. For the majority of Indians living in this area, ICA is the only link connecting them back to their roots. The annual festival gives the local community a glimpse of India and its subcontinent’s arts, culture, history and people.
