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Viewfinder: Sights and Sounds of Ananda Mela, a Cultural Festival Celebrating India

The Indian cultural festival, which received support from the Vedic Cultural Center in Sammamish, drew thousands of people to Redmond over the weekend.

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Ananda Mela, an Indian cultural festival, drew thousands of people to Redmond over the weekend, with plenty of performers, food and art displays to keep the crowd entertained.

People from Eastside cities, including Sammamish, showed up at one of the largest festivals of its kind in the Pacific Northwest. The of Sammamish was a key sponsor of the event.

Check out the photo gallery and video above to see some images from this year's event.

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