Tuesday, August 25, 2009
California and Florida communities join nationwide celebrations
Organizers estimate at least 70,000 people trouped in to enjoy the three-day Festival of India held in Fremont, Calif. The event was organized by the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA).
The festivities began with a flag hoisting on Aug. 14 at San Jose City Hall, where the Indian and American flags were raised and the national anthems of the two countries sung. The parade and mela followed on subsequent days. The celebrations concluded with a banquet dinner Aug. 16.
Bollywood actress Neha Dhupia attended the dinner and Mauli Dave of the popular Indian TV program "Sa Re Ga Ma" performed live in concert. Romesh Japra, president of FIA, the health fair took on added importance because it offered an opportunity for health checks to people who had lost their jobs.
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The festivities began with a flag hoisting on Aug. 14 at San Jose City Hall, where the Indian and American flags were raised and the national anthems of the two countries sung. The parade and mela followed on subsequent days. The celebrations concluded with a banquet dinner Aug. 16.
Bollywood actress Neha Dhupia attended the dinner and Mauli Dave of the popular Indian TV program "Sa Re Ga Ma" performed live in concert. Romesh Japra, president of FIA, the health fair took on added importance because it offered an opportunity for health checks to people who had lost their jobs.
To read the full article, click here...
To read the ePaper, visit: http://www.newsindia-times.com
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