Bright, colorful dresses and talented dancers livened up the Union Theater stage Saturday afternoon in front of more than 200 people at UTSAV, the Indian Student Association’s biggest event of the year.
Though the audience lacked students, the festivities thrilled those in attendance.
UTSAV, which means “celebration” in Hindi, featured songs, dances and short plays by University students and members of the local Indian community.
“It’s a way to show the Indian culture,” said Abhishek Bharad, agricultural sciences doctorate student.
Several young girls decked in gold jewelry and headpieces began the show with the first Bollywood dance called