The occasion will see participation from 32 countries and will feature an airplane carrying a 220-feet US-India flag over the city
In what is being described as one-of-its-kind celebrations, the 75th anniversary of Indian Independence will be observed in Boston in a grand manner. The occasion will see participation from 32 countries and will feature an airplane carrying a 220-feet US-India flag over the city.
The celebrations this year will have several firsts in the history of India’s Independence celebrations in Boston, according to diaspora community leader Abhishek Singh, the President of Federation of Indian Associations-New England and the organiser of the parade.
The Governor of Massachusetts, Charlie Baker has proclaimed 75 years of Independence Day as India Day, which will be observed at India Street in Boston, Massachusetts on August 15, and at State House in Rhode Island on August 14, reported PTI.
“India should once again become a Vishwa Guru and the hub of innovation and knowledge. For that to happen, it is important to increase awareness about numerous aspects of Indian heritage and culture in our younger generations and inspire the young budding minds to absorb the values embedded in them.”
— Abhishek Singh
Former Indian cricketer R P Singh has been invited as Grand Marshal of the parade. FIA New England is celebrating 75 years of Independent India under the banner of ‘The Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’. The two-day celebrations will also feature a flag hoisting at Boston Harbor, the India-USA Freedom Gallery across India Street, a light-up ceremony at the State House of Rhode Island, a parade led by a big band of veterans and floats representing the diversity of the country, a media release said.
For the first time in the history of the United States, participants from 32 countries will march in the India Day Parade exhibiting the vibrant cultural diversity on India Street at the historic Boston Harbor, FIA New England said. Also for the first time, the FIA New England will also host the Freedom Gallery and exhibition across India Street to recall and remember forgotten heroes of the freedom struggle, many of whom might be renowned yet unknown to the new generation.
“It helps bring alive stories of unsung heroes whose sacrifices have made freedom a reality for us and revisits the milestones and freedom movements,” the media release said.
“India should once again become a Vishwa Guru and the hub of innovation and knowledge. For that to happen, it is important to increase awareness about numerous aspects of Indian heritage and culture in our younger generations and inspire the young budding minds to absorb the values embedded in them,” Abhishek Singh was quoted saying.
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