MUMBAI - With a view to recreate the vibrant magic of India in America, IIFA Stomp is a unique initiation into Bollywood. The opening event of the Videocon d2h IIFA Weekend is an open to public, community party that will kick start celebrations. IIFA Stomp is set to take place on 23 April at the Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park which overlooks the Hillsborough River. The event is co-sponsored by TECO Energy and Nielsen, and support sponsored by USAmeriBank.

Playing out as a befitting welcome party of the biggest celebration of Indian cinema, the event will celebrate Indian culture at its best in Tampa Bay in an effort to include the locals and tourists alike. The IIFA Stomp party will show gratitude to Tampa and all the local citizens for the warmth and love they have shown in hosting the IIFA Weekend & Awards. Visitors can experience Bollywood music teamed with Bollywood dance and Indian cuisine and handicrafts. The evening will also see specialty food stalls serving both Indian and international cuisines.

Performances by popular Indian and local DJ’s await audiences with DJ Clement, DJ Aman Nagpal and DJ Ravi Drums, among others slated to perform. Having played along music stars like Paula Abdul, Tupac Shekar, Justin Timberlake, the sensational percusionnist DJ Ravi Drums who is slated to perform at the event, has also produced the official Track for IIFA titled ‘Do Da Tampa’. The open-event hopes to encourage as many fans to attend the occasion as possible.