Moments from the Festival

Two guests in embroidered blue and yellow Indian outfits at the festival

An artist applying a henna design to a guest

Two organisers in traditional dress beside the Polka Dots &amp; Curry festival banner

Dancers in teal costumes celebrating on the gymnasium floor

Festival-goers gathered outdoors beneath marquees on a bright summer day

A dancer performing a classical solo in a blue and turquoise costume

A vendor spooning fresh curry into a patterned bowl

A market stall of sarees, kurtas and beaded jewellery

Guests seated together sharing plates of food

A close-up of freshly fried medu vada

Volunteers serving guests along the buffet line

A packed gymnasium of festival guests seated for the performances

Young performers dancing with orange flags

Chafing trays lined up along the buffet, filled with hot regional dishes

Cups of chilled shrikhand ready to be served

A tray of golden besan laddu

A group folk dance performance in bright green and yellow costumes

A close-up of freshly made jalebi

Cups of fresh mango lassi lined up on the counter

Young dancers in red and gold costumes seated together after performing

A guest smiling with a plate of samosa in the festival hall