Tag: India Independence Day
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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…
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Agraj Seva Kenda celebrates Indian independence in front of new office
Agraj Seva Kendra is a nonprofit dedicated to promote Asian Indian culture and diversity, engaging youth into volunteering services. Since its inception in 2006, the organization has given back to the community through cultural activities and STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) educational experiences for youth. On Aug. 14, Agraj Seva Kendra conducted an India Independence…
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Agraj Seva Kendra to hold India Independence Day celebration
Agraj Seva Kendra will hold an India Independence Day celebration from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 14 at its new location, 1 Rossmoor Dr., on the open grounds in front of The Bank of Princeton, Monroe. Social distancing and mask wearing required. To register, visit www.agraj.org or call 732-801-4814.
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COVID-19 vaccines will be available during South Brunswick’s India Independence Day celebration
A free COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be part of the India Independence Day celebration at the Shree Swaminarayan Hindu Temple, 329 Culver Road, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. The event will be held from 1-5 p.m. Aug. 14. Walk ups welcome; no appointment needed. The Pfizer vaccine will be available for those 12 and…
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North Brunswick commemorates India Independence Day with joint virtual presentation
The North Brunswick Township Board of Education, Agraj Seva Kendra and NBT India Day Committee commemorated India Independence Day on Aug. 15 with a virtual program of speeches, performances and music.
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GOPIO Central Jersey holds Community Recognition Awards and India Independence Day
The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) Central Jersey hosted its Community Recognition Awards and India Independence Day celebration on a virtual platform which was attended by invited guests, public officials, community leaders, GOPIO members and awardees from various fields. Honorable Consul General of India in New York, Radhir Kumar Jaiswal, was the…
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Fifteenth annual India Day Parade draws 45,000 spectators
EDISON – Local leaders applauded the Indian Business Association (IBA), which organized its largest India Day Parade in its 15-year history. The parade ran from Edison to the Iselin section of Woodbridge on Aug. 11 and included more than a dozen floats, ethnic bands, dance groups, and representatives from over 100 New Jersey-based organizations. There…
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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…
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Flag raising ceremony to commemorate India’s independence
The Saraswati Cultural Association Inc. and the Borough of South River will hold its first India Independence Day Flag Raising ceremony at 10 a.m. on Aug. 12 at the municipal building, 64-66 Main St., South River. The ceremony will commemorate the 70th anniversary of India’s independence from the British Empire. The event is free.…