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India Day to draw 25,000 to Novi with food, culture, dancing and more
Come one, come all! India Day celebrates culture, dancing and fashion, offers yummy food and lots of family fun.
More than 25,000 visitors will gather at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan to experience the tastes, sights, sounds and culture of India for the 13th annual India Day on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. With a record number of attendees expected this year’s celebration will be the largest in the event’s history.
Come hungry and ready to soak in the dazzling culture – enjoy more than 100 vendors, classical dance and Bollywood performances from more than 300 children and adult performers, clothing vendors and more. Attendees also will have the opportunity to enjoy a selection of authentic Indian food provided by a number of local restaurants. In addition to the food and entertainment performances, many exhibitors will be on-site to display and sell authentic Indian apparel, costumes, arts and crafts, home furnishings and jewelry.
“We want to meet our neighbors. We want to remember our culture and customs. And we want to have a fun time. India Day offers a chance for all of that to happen, during one day and under one roof. Indian American people live, work and play where you do, and we want you to experience the Indian culture. There is something for everyone,” said Ramesh Gudapuri, chairman of India Day. “India Day attracts people from all over Michigan, neighboring states and Canada…. the India League of America – Michigan is pleased to provide a free, family-friendly event to celebrate Indian culture.”
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The festivity is held each year to celebrate Indian Independence Day. Twenty eight states in India will be represented, offering different cultures, food, dialects and more. The day will kick-off with a parade, followed by the opening lamp lighting ceremony, singing of the U.S. and India national anthems, and welcoming of this year’s chief guest: Milkha Singh.
Milkha Singh, better known as ‘Flying Sikh’ Singh is a former Indian track a field sprinter, famed for being the first Indian male athlete to win gold at the Commonwealth Games. He recently regained notoriety for being the man behind 2013’s highest grossing Bollywood sports film Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, which told the story of his life.
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Invited dignitaries include Dr. Partha Nandi M.D., F.A.C.P, who is known locally as the Chief Health Editor at WXYZ ABC Detroit.
India Day is sponsored by title sponsor Automotive Quality Logistics, as well as Chrysler Group LLC, Consumers Energy, DTE Energy, DTW desi, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Global Marble and Granite, HCL Global, McDonalds, Meade Lexus, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA LLC and Yupp TV.
About the India League of America – Michigan
The India League of America (ILA) is a non-profit, secular organization formed in 1978. ILA was formed with a mission to champion the interests of Indian American community in Michigan and to celebrate and expose the Indian traditions and culture to foster a better understanding of US and India, and to integrate Asian Indian American community with the general community. India is a very diverse country with many languages and cultures. ILA has been instrumental in bringing the Michigan Asian Indian American community organizations together by organizing various cultural and social events. ILA is thankful and appreciates the support of the people and Government of the State of Michigan and United States. For more information, please visit www.ILAMichigan.org/IndiaDay
