In a bid to mark the the 75 years' milestone of India's independence, thousands of Indian-Americans have already initiated early celebrations in various parts of the Unites States of America.
As a mark of jubilation, the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) would unfurl the largest ever flag in the Big Apple at Times Square in New York on Sunday. From the US Capitol to the mansions of several governors across the country, India바카라s 75th Independence Day is being celebrated in a big way everywhere.
바카라This is a historic moment for all of 1.4 billion people in India and 4.5 million Indian-Americans. To celebrate the occasion, we are unfurling the largest flag on Times Square,바카라 Ankur Vaidya, FIA president told PTI.
It바카라s a 60 square feet flag over a 25 feet high pole, he added.
Several buildings in the US, including the Empire Estate, are being lightened with Indian tri-colour over the weekend, while another group of Indian-Americans are celebrating the 75th Independence Day over a ferry on the Hudson River.
바카라India in these 75 years has emerged as a mature democracy and a pillar of global peace. This year is special for all of us. The United States has a Vice President who is of Indian origin,바카라 said Alok Kumar, an IT entrepreneur from New Jersey.
In a Virginia suburb of Washington DC, hundreds of Indian-Americans are likely to gather to celebrate Independence Day with film star Anupam Kher and live performance by Sukhbir Singh on Sunday.
Top politicians from Maryland and Virginia are likely to attend.
바카라India's Independence Day is three days away, but Queens is getting the celebration started early with our Independence Day ceremony tonight at 6 pm. Join us as we honour the contributions of the thousands of Indian-Americans call Queens home,바카라 said Queens Borough President Donovan Richard.
바카라Queens would not be the place it is without our thriving Indian-American community,바카라 he added.
In Boston, Niren Chaudhary, CEO of Panera Bread will be the Chief Guest at India Day Festival organised by India Association of Greater Boston.
Berklee Indian Ensemble from Berklee College of Music will stage a live concert here, organisers said.
In fact, several hundred independence day celebrations are being organised across the county, with scores of them being attended by Congressmen and State Governors.
The Connecticut Chapter of the Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO-CT) celebrated India바카라s democracy and the unity and diversity of India and Indian Americans, in Stamford on August 8.
Connecticut General Assembly has issued a citation honouring the Indian Day Celebration.
In his proclamation Samford Mayor David Martin said that the Indian Independence was marked largely by non-violent resistance and civil disobedience and the Independence Day is celebrated by the Indian Diaspora worldwide.
The proclamation further noted that Stamford city will honour Indian community which is an integral part of city바카라s diversity, success and great future.
Aligarh Alumni Association of Metro Washington, in association with GOPIO organised its annual Independence Day Mushaira / Kavi Sammelan program on August 8, 2021.
Last week, Indian Americans living in Long Island part of New York organised India Day parade as well.
The City of Cupertino and Cupertino-Bhubaneswar Sister City Initiative have announced plans to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of India Independence Day on August 17.
