Saturday, October 3rd 2026 at 3pm

10th annual Norwalk🌎NICE Festival 

Oyster shell park, Water st. in Norwalk CT

 Stop by at Norwalk NICE Festival as we celebrate the community through art, music, dance food and family fun. Connecticut’s best Multi Cultural Festival. The NICE Fest is free and open to the public so everyone, regardless of economic status, can attend at no cost. So come and enjoy a day of Love and Unity, bring a friend & get ready to dance.

The GOPIO girls will present "Dances of India" which will give us a glimpse into varied dance forms from the north, south, east, west and central regions India. Their performance will be at 3.15pm on the "Main stage" followed by an interactive at 5pm at the "World of the child"stage.

GOPIO-CT, a registered 501(c)3 non-profit, the Connecticut Chapter of the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin, serves as a non-partisan, secular, civic and community service organization – strengthening partnerships with local organizations, promoting awareness of Indian culture, customs and contributions of PIOs through programs, forums, events and youth activities. 

This piece is organized by Yashasvi who loves to spread joy through dance. She is a holistic health practitioner, American heart association CPR Training coordinator with Westport Volunteer EMS, and is currently at 401 of her goal of 365 videos for her "Dancercise with Loved ones" project. You can join her on Fridays at 8.30 am  at the LA fitness in Trumbull or in the MAG room, level 2, at the SONO mall, every Tuesday at 6pm for zumba with her dear friend and instructor extraordinaire Christina. 

Yashasvi is joined by the following amazing ladies that took time out of their busy schedules to learn these routines. A little bit about the “Dance365 " GOPIO  divas:

Chandana is a dedicated mom, wife, and a working professional who cherishes time with loved ones, enjoys exploring food and travel, and is reconnecting with her culture through Bollywood dance. She approaches life with an open mind, generous heart, and a passion for learning and growth.

Jessie is a healthcare leader, a beauty queen, professor, mother, and animal-rescue advocate who loves expressing herself through elegant fashion, cultural style, and photography. She believes kindness never goes out of fashion and enjoys using her voice for meaningful causes.

Jigna is an accountant by profession and an "Artist by passion" She is a teacher and owner at the Bollywood Boutique and Studio, a place where you can learn to play Indian Instruments, dance and all Indian arts.

Hima, a nurse practitioner DNP APRN at Yale New Haven, mom of 2, loves caring for her patients, reading, writing poems, dancing and Bollywood music.

MJ is a long time resident of Norwalk with a love of dance and devotion to community service. Her team has been preparing and serving a Thanksgiving luncheon, 25 years and counting to anyone and everyone that walks in, at the Cornerstone community church in Norwalk.

Meeta loves living in CT with her family, surrounded by beautiful friends. She has always loved to dance but has recently started participating in group performances to step out of her comfort zone and is loving it!

Nalini is a lifelong dancer and instructor with more than a decade of classical Bharatanatyam training, complemented by experience in ballet, modern, African, and Latin dance. Rooted in her Indo-Guyanese heritage, her style blends classical grace and expressive storytelling with the rhythm, energy, and unmistakable flair of the Caribbean.

Shubhi is from the state of Madhya Pradesh in India. She loves to dance and all things creative. She has just moved to the US after marriage and is excited to represent India at the Norwalk Nice festival.

 Yuka has a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and a career as an Immigration Client Relations Specialist. She has always been passionate about world cultures. Beyond her professional work, she stays connected to global rhythms and diverse communities through dance, including Zumba, Cumbia, and Bhangra.