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Indian Cultural Association of Minnesota
  • Home
  • EVENTS
    • UTSAV 2026
    • GARBA NIGHT
    • DIWALI 2026
    • PAST EVENTS
  • EDUCATION
    • Hindi School
    • Thamizh Paadasaalai
  • Membership
  • Team
  • Get Involved
  • COMMUNITY RESOURCES
    • Community Resources
    • Civic Engagement
    • Health
    • Project Healing
  • News and Announcements
  • Contact Us

Diwali 2025 Cultural Program & Talent Show

A Celebration of Community, Culture, and Creativity


We’re thrilled to announce ICAM’s 2025 Diwali Cultural Program and Talent Show—a vibrant showcase of Indian arts and togetherness! 🎶🎭✨


Registration guidelines

📝 Registration Details

  • Entries are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until all time slots are filled.
  • Once the schedule is full, no exceptions can be made.
  • Late submissions will be added to a waitlist and considered only if time permits.


👶 Special Dance Performance for Ages 5 and Under

ICAM is organizing a joyful dance performance just for children aged 5 and under!

  • Participation is only through this ICAM-led program.
  • Interested in helping with choreography or management? 


👧👦 Group Performances for Ages 6 and Above

We welcome group performances that celebrate Indian arts and culture.

  • Minimum 3 participants per group
  • Maximum 4-minute performance length
  • Solo performances will not be accepted—we encourage collaborative creativity!
  • Have a unique idea or question? Reach out—we’re here to help!


👯 Duet Performances

A limited number of duet spots are available and will be selected through committee review.

  • To be considered, please submit your 2-minute dance video by September 30th.


🎥 Review & Submission Guidelines

To help us with planning and feedback, please submit the following by September 30th:

  • A preliminary video of your group performance that reflects the program theme (1.5–2 minutes recommended)
  • A final list of participants


📤 A URL link for uploading videos will be shared between September 25–30.

  • We’ll also collect promotional videos during this time—stay tuned for details!


📅 Final Submission Deadline

  • Please submit your complete dance performance video by October 12th to help us finalize the program and provide helpful feedback.


🔁 Participation Limits

To ensure fairness:

  • Each participant may be part of up to two performances
  • Additional entries will be placed on a waitlist
  • Program coordinators: please help track your participants’ entries—thank you!


🛠 Need to Make Changes?

If you need to update your submission, email us with the details of your performance.


📌 Final Notes

The ICAM board and review committee may adjust the event as needed. All decisions will be final—we appreciate your understanding and support.


We can’t wait to celebrate Diwali with you! 🎆


📧 Questions? Contact us at culturalevents@icamn.org


Warm regards,

The ICAM Team

Click here to register

Diwali 2024 Cultural Program

Registration guidelines

  • Entries will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until the time slot is filled, with no exceptions to this rule.
  • We will accept group performances that showcase Indian arts and culture. Solo performances will not be accepted.
  • ICAM will organize a fashion show for children aged 5 and under. We encourage participation from this age group for this event only. If anyone over the age of 5 wishes to participate in the fashion show, please contact us.
  • Each participant may take part in a maximum of 2 performances. If an individual signs up for more than two performances, the additional performance(s) will be placed on a waitlist.
  • The duration of each performance must not exceed 4 minutes.
  • A URL link will be provided to upload a draft video clip of your performance for preliminary review by Saturday, September 28th, 2024. Further guidance will be provided to registered participants.
  • Each participant/group will be allotted a specific time for a dress rehearsal. The date and time will be communicated later.
  • If you need to make updates after your initial submission, please contact us via email with the details of your performance.
  • Please note that the ICAM board and committee reserve the right to make changes to the events at their discretion. Their decision will be final.


Please send an email to contact@icamn.org if you have any questions. 


Sincerely,  

ICAM team

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