TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – The capital metropolis held its first celebration occasion of Indian tradition — India Mela.

The neighborhood loved vibrant music, charming conventional dances, meals, all-natural henna artwork, and vendor cubicles from varied Indian backgrounds.

Topeka Mayor Mike Padilla additionally attended and expressed his pleasure seeing occasions like this in Topeka.

The free and pet-friendly occasion welcomed tons of of individuals excited to expertise India’s wealthy tradition.

“The importance of this event in the community is we have a large India population in Topeka,” mentioned India Mela spokesperson V Heiland. “And we want to celebrate that. So we got this opportunity to do that through Visit Topeka, and it so happens that India’s Independence Day is on August 15th. So what a great way to celebrate Indians and the culture around India.”

Organizers say they hope to make the occasion an annual celebration.

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