ABOUT
NTU India Association
NTU Indian Association (NTUIA) is a student-run organization that aims to promote Indian culture among the international student community at NTU. Our flagship event is the NTU Diwali event, a festival of lights that celebrates the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. Join us for a night of cultural performances, delicious food, and enthralling DJ music!!
Tickets are now available for purchase! Don't miss out on the biggest event of the year!
Event Rundown
Registration
Entry to the Event
18:00 - 18:30
Performances
Stage performances and other inaugural activities
18:30 - 19:30
DJ and Carnival
Start of DJ and Carnival (including student stalls, Distribution of food, fun games etc.)
19:30 - 21:00
DJ of the Day
Nilesh Vijay, aka Pvrple Breeze, is an Indian-born DJ/Producer based in Taipei, Taiwan. Currently producing music, he delves into various subgenres, finding inspiration in the minimal, deep, and funk house soundscape. With his captivating tunes and a breezy approach, he takes listeners on a groovy journey, reflecting his passion for the craft.
Nilesh Vijay (AKA) Pvrple Breeze
Performance Line-up
Veena
Divya Easwaran
Divya Easwaran is a trained Carnatic Classical Vocalist and Vainika (Veena player) who has been learning Carnatic Classical for over a decade from Bangalore, India and has pursued advanced learning in SIFAS Singapore for 4 years. She was also teaching Vocal and Veena lessons in Singapore. She is currently under the tutelage of Smt. Reshmi Pradeep for the past 8 years.
Veena is the embodiment of Goddess Saraswathi and is considered the Mother of Indian Classical Music. Veena represents the vertebral column of the human body and so is closely associated with all the chakras (energy points) of the human body. Veena is also the national instrument of India.
Divya is proud and privileged to be playing the Saraswathi Veena in the NTU Deepavali festival, Taiwan.
NTU Burmese Music and Dance Troupe
Prof. Hsin-Chun Lu
Dr. Lu Hsin-Chun is an ethnomusicologist whose work beautifully weaves together music, migration, and cultural identity. With a deep research focus on Burma/Myanmar and its diaspora, she has spent over two decades studying how music travels across borders, connects communities, and transforms with time. At NTU, Dr. Lu teaches Burmese music and dance, bringing together scholarship and performance. She and her NTU Burmese Music and Dance Troupe are honored to present the Thadingyut Dance at the NTU Deepavali Festival , a graceful and luminous performance from Burma’s own Festival of Lights, celebrating gratitude, renewal, and the shared radiance of cultural traditions.
Garba
Moksha Sharma & Hemang Bairagi
Moksha Sharma and Hemang Bairagi are from Surat, Gujarat, where Garba is a cherished highlight of the festival, Navratri. Having grown up immersed in the rhythm and spirit of this cultural dance, they now wish to share its vibrance beyond their hometown. Moksha is also a trained Bharatanatyam dancer, bringing classical grace and expression to her folk performances. Garba is a vibrant folk dance from Gujarat that celebrates devotion, rhythm, and community spirit. Traditionally performed in a circle to honor Goddess Durga, it symbolizes the cycle of life and the unity of hearts through movement and music. Moksha and Hemang are delighted to share the joyous energy of Garba at the NTU Diwali Festival in Taiwan.
Kathak & Western Fusion
Diya and Riya Sarkar
Meet Diya and Riya Sarkar, twin sisters and graduate students from the Department of Biotechnology at NTU, hailing from the vibrant city of Kolkata, India. Dancing has been their passion since the age of three, and over the years, they’ve mastered a beautiful blend of Kathak and Western dance styles.
For this year’s Diwali celebration, they will be presenting a captivating fusion performance that seamlessly combines tradition with modern rhythm. Their inspiration to perform comes from the incredible platform this event provides, a space to express culture, creativity, and connection.
Our Proud Sponsors
WITS Corp., Taiwan
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NTU Office of International Affairs
NTU Office of Student Affairs
Venue
Location: 2F, Social Science Building ｜台灣大學介宙館,
National Taiwan University ｜國立臺灣大學
(Near NTU Xinhai Rd., Entrance ｜臺大辛亥路大門口)
Date: 02 November, 2025
Time: 18:00 to 21:00 (Registration Start at 18:00)
Nearest MRT: Gongguan Station (Green Line)
Technology Building (Brown Line)
Menu
Two different types of food options are provided during the event.
Prepaid Box: This option allows attendees to purchase a meal box along with their event ticket. If you prefer this option, purchase of ticket with meal box is recommended.
Student Vendors: Select quantities of delicious Indian snacks, lovingly prepared by members of the NTU India community. Items can be bought on spot at affordable prices, until stock lasts. This food is open for everyone to purchase, regardless of whether they bought a ticket with a meal box option or not.
Meal Boxes
Student Vendors
Coming Soon...
Note: The images used in the menu are only for illustrative purpose and the real product will vary from the shown images
Meet the Team
Bharani
President
Hi there! I am the president of NTUIA, PhD 3rd Year at Institute of Applied Mechanics. I’m usually in the lab, but you can sometimes find me outdoors hiking, cycling, or enjoying some good food at a nice restaurant
Subhash Magapu
Vice President
Hi, I am a PhD student from the Department of Civil Engineering. I like hiking, playing cricket, part time chess (not so good at it), anime, and sitcoms.
Selva Brindha
Secretariat
Hi, I am a PhD student from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. I enjoy travelling, hiking, gardening, pencil drawings and going to the gym to stay active.
Akarsth (AK)
Event Coordinator
Hi, I am a PhD student from the Department of Civil Engineering. I like traveling, watching Netflix, 3D quilling and playing badminton.
Maharshi
Treasurer
Hi, I am a Master student in Nanoengineering and Nanoscience (NENS) Program . I like travelling, watching movies and anime, playing badminton.