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Sunday 14th August 2011

12:30pm to 7:00pm

Music, Dance & Chariot Parade through Amsterdam

Sounds, colours and festivities from ancient India

PARADE

Start: 12:30pm from van Hilligaertstraat 17hs, Amsterdam (the local Hare Krishna Temple) - see Parade Route page.

Finish: 15:00 on Dam Square

Pull the 20m high chariot cart of Their Lordships, Jagannatha, Baladeva and Subhadra through the streets of Amsterdam, with live music, singing, dancing and costume parade

DAM SQUARE FESTIVAL: 15:00 – 19:00 hrs including:

At Dam Square be ready to join a music and dance festival with many professional performers from around the world confirmed for this year (see the performers page). You will also be offered a free vegetarian feast whilst you watch the performances, or you can browse the spiritual philosophy and books tents or listen to the Questions and Answers session to learn more about Krishna Conscious philosophy.

* Live Music, Dance, Singing from ancient Indian devotional traditions

* Free Vegetarian Feast lovingly prepared and offered to God and then served to all guests, participants and volunteers ("Prasadam" in Hindi)

* Spiritual Philosophy, Yoga & Books - hundreds of books on Eastern spirituality, Yoga, philosophy and vegetarian cooking on sale.

"DRESS-TO-IMPRESS”

Please come in attractive, smart, and devotional clothing attire. Don't be afraid to be be creative, colorful and beautiful.

MUSIC FLOAT

The Ratha Yatra this year will be a truly incredible parade/carnival procession with floats, colourful & attractive costumes, dancers, Kirtan bands etc. We will create a visual and musical spectacle led by a wonderfully decorated “Music” float with live singers and musicians.