Tag: IACFNJ

  • India Independence Day celebrated in South Brunswick

    India Independence Day celebrated in South Brunswick

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK – The Indo-American Cultural Foundation of Central Jersey (IACFNJ) celebrated India’s 74th Independence Day with an event open to the entire community. Approximately 400 people attended a patriotic event outside of the Shree Swaminarayan Temple – Vadtal Dham in South Brunswick on Aug. 14. For the 10th year, there was entertainment and cultural…

  • Indo-American Cultural Foundation to hold Navartri Garba events

    Indo-American Cultural Foundation to hold Navartri Garba events

    Indo-American Cultural Foundation of Central Jersey (IACFNJ) will hold its Grand Navratri Garba celebration in South Brunswick from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. on Oct. 4, 5, 11 and 12. The first three days will take place at Crossroads Middle School South, 195 Major Road, Monmouth Junction, while the last day of Garba for Sharad…

  • Hundreds attend Indo-American summer picnic

    Hundreds attend Indo-American summer picnic

    More than 300 people attended the Indo-American Cultural Foundation of Central Jersey’s (IACFNJ) summer picnic. Despite extreme heat on July 28 at Mercer County Park, attendees enjoyed games, bingo, cricket, a deejay, music and singing. The live entertainment was provided by DJ Darshan and Ashish from Desi Experiment LLC along with Bollywood songs from Tanmayee and…

  • IACFNJ awards scholarships to area high school students

    IACFNJ awards scholarships to area high school students

    The Indo-American Cultural Foundation of Central New Jersey (IACFNJ) awarded scholarships to students at North Brunswick Township High School (NBTHS) and South Brunswick High School (SBHS) during their respective Seniors Awards Nights. Winners sponsored by IACFNJ were in literature and community service leadership. Chandler Mattis and Meha Pandejee of NBTHS received the scholarships on June 5.…

  • Grand Navratri Garba celebration to be held in South Brunswick

    Grand Navratri Garba celebration to be held in South Brunswick

    The Indo-American Cultural Foundation of Central Jersey (IACFNJ) will hold its Grand Navratri Garba celebration from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. on Oct. 12, 13, 19 and 20 at South Brunswick High School, 750 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. The Navratri celebration marks the festival of nine nights during which Hindus worship…

  • Indo-American Cultural Foundation of Central Jersey to celebrate India Independence Day

    Indo-American Cultural Foundation of Central Jersey to celebrate India Independence Day

    Indo-American Cultural Foundation of Central Jersey (IACFNJ) will celebrate India’s 72nd Independence Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 19 at Shree Swaminarayan Temple, 329 Culver Road, South Brunswick. There will be entertainment, cultural activities, dance performances, traditional Indian dances, patriotic dances, children’s activities, a deejay, live singing and authentic Indian food sampling…

  • IACFNJ marks Holi with color festival

    IACFNJ marks Holi with color festival

    PHOTOS COURTESY OF DR. TUSHAR PATEL The Indo-American Cultural Foundation of Central Jersey held its second annual Spring Color and Cultural Festival on April 29 at Reichler Park in South Brunswick to mark the Indian color festival of Holi.  

  • Indo-American association to hold Holi festival in South Brunswick on April 29

    Indo-American association to hold Holi festival in South Brunswick on April 29

    The Indo-American Cultural Foundation of Central Jersey will hold its annual Spring Cultural & Color Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 29 at Reichler Park, 540 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. The celebration of Holi will include food stands, dances by local schoolchildren, a live deejay and vendor booths.…

  • Diwali party set for Nov. 3 at Ember Restaurant in South Brunswick

    Diwali party set for Nov. 3 at Ember Restaurant in South Brunswick

    The Indo-American Cultural Foundation of Central Jersey (IACFNJ) will hold a Diwali party beginning at 7 p.m. on Nov. 3 at Ember Restaurant & Banquet Hall, 3793 Route 1, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. There will be a live deejay, dancing, vegetarian and non-vegetarian appetizers, dinners, drinks, a children’s menu and dessert. The cost…