10-06-2025
'We'll Spotlight India's Soul': Nita Ambani's Special Message For NMACC's New York Event In September
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In a video message, Reliance Foundation chairperson Nita Ambani said the three-day event will showcase India's culture, arts and crafts, song and dance, fashion and food
Reliance Foundation chairperson Nita Ambani on Monday shared a special video message about a three-day cultural event hosted by NMACC at New York City's Lincoln Center in September.
Expressing her excitement, she said this will be the first-ever international showcase for the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC), which will be titled 'India Weekend' and be held from September 12 to 14. She added that the event 'will spotlight the soul of India in all its glory".
'Namaskar…We are thrilled and excited to present the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre India Weekend at the Lincoln Centre in New York from the 12th to the 14th September. Bringing NMACC to New York is not just about a weekend of performances, it's about spreading India's cultural voice to a global audience and truly taking the very best of India to the world," she said in her video message.
According to social media posts by the Reliance Industries Limited, tickets for the three-day event in September have not yet been released. 'Namaste NYC! A special message from Mrs Nita M Ambani, Founder, Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre," the post on X said. 'Join us for the @ – celebrating India's BEST in culture, music, fashion, food and art @lincolncenter" (sic)
Inviting one and all to take part in this 'unforgettable experience", Ambani said the NMACC event will showcase India's culture, arts and crafts, song and dance, fashion and food.
'We will spotlight the soul of India in all its glory. Our culture, our arts and crafts, our song and dance, our fashion and of course our food. This is our first international presentation and what better place than New York City. I warmly invite each and every one of you to join us for this unforgettable experience. I can't wait to share India's rich traditions and heritage with all of you in New York City," she said.
WHAT'S IN STORE?
According to an official statement, the weekend will commence on September 12, at the David H Koch Theatre, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, with the highly anticipated US premiere of India's largest theatrical production, 'The Great Indian Musical: Civilisation to Nation'.
This production will blend dance, art, fashion, and music, and is a tribute to India's past, present and future across its history from 5000 BC until its independence in 1947, as per the statement. It will feature a cast of more than 100 performers, opulent costumes and larger-than-life sets with a limited run of five performances, it said.
The opening night will commence with an invite-only red carpet – 'Grand Swagat' (Grand Welcome) – featuring the 'Swadesh Fashion Show Curated by Manish Malhotra', spotlighting India's traditional weaves and artisans, as per the statement. The evening will have a special presentation of cuisines and flavours from ancient to modern India, presented by Michelin-starred chef Vikas Khanna, it said.
The NMACC India Weekend will also take over Damrosch Park from September 12 to 14, bringing alive enthralling and engaging experiences in the form of a 'Great Indian Bazaar', the statement read. Guests will be introduced to the Indian fashion and textiles, flavours, as well as dance, yoga and music experiences, it added.
First Published:
June 09, 2025, 21:22 IST
