🇮🇳 India’s Vibrant Showcase at the Festival of Embassies 2025
Date: June 7, 2025
The Festival of Embassies, held annually in the heart of Prague, is a celebration of global cultures, cuisines, and communities—and this year, it was extra special for us at the Indian Women’s Association (IWA).
It rained all day, but so did the joy, colors, and conversations—our first IWA-led Indian stall at the Festival of Embassies was a celebration of resilience, culture, and community spirit.
While India has participated in past editions, this marked IWA’s debut in hosting and managing the Indian stall—and we’re thrilled to share that it was a vibrant, joyful, and heartwarming success!
Our aim was simple: to showcase the soul of India while creating space for cultural connection and community celebration.
Not even the rain—which stayed with us almost all day—could dampen our spirit. With umbrellas in hand and smiles intact, our team kept the energy high and the celebration alive!
Our stall, inspired by the theme “Incredible India,” offered visitors a colorful and interactive experience with:
• Traditional Indian jewelry, bangles, and bindis
• Hand-painted bookmarks in Madhubani art style
• A custom photo booth framed in Madhubani, one of India’s most popular and ancient folk art traditions, known for its intricate detailing and storytelling through symbols
• A henna station running for 12 hours with artists across three shifts
• A global fusion food menu that became a true highlight—where Italian arancini met Indian masalas, and South Indian dosas turned into wraps with North Indian fillings
🌍 A culinary celebration of how India connects with the world, one flavor at a time!
None of this would have been possible without the passion and dedication of our volunteers—Indian women who came together with warmth, pride, and an infectious energy that lit up our space.
The overwhelming response, curiosity, and cultural conversations made this event more than just a showcase—it was a celebration of identity, inclusion, and India’s timeless spirit.
We look forward to many more such moments of cultural exchange and community pride.
– Indian Women’s Association (IWA)
Celebrating culture. Connecting communities.
Empowering women. Building bridges.