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Times Hi Society News Network / Pranab Saikia
India’s Independence Day was celebrated in a mega way at Edison New Jersey USA where several thousand people of Indianorigin participated and more than one lakh spectators saw the event.
Tamana Bhatia prominent Indian Bollywood actress was invited to be the brand ambassador.
Around 100 Zhakia representing different regions of India-itsculture and community took part in the event. But the main attraction was floats, marching brands, dance troupe from various Indian American organization. Asia TV founder HR Shah also took part in the event.
The entire procession passed through Oak Tree Road. EachJhaki had prominent singers. Noted Singer Sunil Mahajan also participated in the event and rendered several patriotic songs like - Hontho pe sachchai rahti hai jaha dil me safai rahti hai ham us desh ke vasi hai.
“This beautiful song of Shankar Jaikishan from the movie Jis Desh Mein Ganga behti hai speaks about our mother India and the land of Ganga and its greatness. We all enjoyed the event. India in the last 75 years has emerged as a mature democracy and a big pillar of global peace. This year’s Independence Day Celebration is special for all of us. We have a Vice President of the USA who is of Indian origin,” says Sunil Mahajan.
Several government dignitaries from the Government of New Jersey also participated in the event. The Mayor of the town, Chief of Police staff and other government officials
were present at the event.
An Indian flag of 100 feet in length and 12 feet in breadth was another main attraction. After the procession, a cultural event was held. There was a plethora of traditional Indian food for each visitor.