The 60th Indian Independence Day was celebrated with extravaganza in New York City on 19th August. The traditional India Day Parade was flagged off by Bollywood siren Priyanka Chopra who was this year’s Grand Marshall. Indian American astronaut Sunita Williams was the guest of honour at the event.
Thousands of enthusiastic people thronged the sidewalks on the parade route along Madison Avenue from 41st Street to 24th Street in Manhattan. Unlike the parade in India, the one in New York was a mish mash of Indian and American influences. This year the theme of India Day Parade was 'Women's Shakti',
Chief Guest of the occasion, comedian Johny Lever, regaled the crowd in his popular style. Music Maestro AR Rahman who is currently on a concert tour of the US was also present at the parade. Television stars Prachi Desai and Ram Kapoor of Kasam Se fame also graced the occasion.
In view of the rising popularity of the parade, a large number of sponsors displayed banners and pamphlets to promote their products. www.saharacarehouse.com (Sahara Care House)– a leading portal offering NRI services carried out a colorful tableau to lure the large number of NRIs witnessing the parade.
India Day Parade in New York is organised every year by the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA). The parade attracts thousands of people and is considered the biggest such event outside India.
Main attraction of the India Day Parade was the traditional Indian dance performance by kids. Visitors also thronged the stalls selling Indian food and garments. Stalls for henna tattoos and exhibitions depicting the different aspects of rich Indian culture were also a hit.
Thursday, August 23, 2007
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