LA’s Union Station Fills With Bollywood Magic, Cultural Festivities

Photo: Los Angeles Union Station

India-West Staff Reporter

LOS ANGELES, CA – On the evening of August 30, Los Angeles Union Station pulsed with a unique energy. The historic Ticket Concourse, usually a place where travelers hurry through with luggage in tow, was transformed into a radiant festival for Metro Art Presents: Bollywood Express at Union Station.

As the beats of Dholnation’s drums thundered through the hall, people stopped in their tracks, drawn into the rhythm. Blue13 Dance Company burst onto the stage in a blaze of color and movement, their choreography blending tradition with modern flair. Nearby, DJ Sandeep Kumar spun vibrant Bollywood tracks, sending waves of music through the crowd, urging even the shyest onlookers to tap their feet.

Families lined up at henna stations, where artists painted intricate patterns onto eager hands. The aroma of South Asian cuisine filled the air, mingling spices with the sound of chatter and applause.