The grand opening will feature a two-day appearance in Houston of the famous traveling Festival of India (FOI), which annually sets up in New York City, Washington D.C., Los Angeles, and Toronto.

FOI was a hit at the Houston International Festival in 2005. Under colorful tents, guests will see illustrative art, sculpture and photographic reproductions depicting aspects of ancient Indian culture such as bhakti yoga, vegetarianism, karma, reincarnation, ancient science and Vedic histories. The festival stage will also host internationally renowned traditional and contemporary musicians such as BB Govinda Swami, Mayapuris and the United Nations Association International Choir, as well as Indian classical concerts, children's performances, kirtan, dance and drama.