SAF2019 kicked off with its Splash! dinner and dance boat cruise on the Ottawa river on Aug. 9, with dinner and dance to the tune of Bollywood and bhangra music. It was followed by the Ticket to Cricket event on Aug. 11, in collaboration with the Defence Cricket Club at Rideau Hall.
Last year’s festival added a new event in the form of Women of Influence at the National Arts Centre on the evening of Aug. 12. On Aug. 13, visitors got a 15% discount at select Indian restaurants across the capital by simply stating they’re part of the celebration of south Asian food called FoodFest!