Allu Arjun, the popular Southern Indian Star was the Grand Marshal for the parade commemorating the completion of 75 years of Indian Independence, earmarked as ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’
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The American Association of Physicians of Indian origin (AAPI) joined the India Day Parade in New York City recently as the colorfully decorated float bearing AAPI’s name, symbol, and message of health and wellbeing to all, rolled on in New York City.
Organized by the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA-NY/NJ/CT), the annual parade returned to New York City after two years. It was a salute to India by the Indian American community, stated aapiusa.
Allu Arjun, the popular Southern Indian Star was the Grand Marshal for the parade commemorating the completion of 75 years of Indian Independence, earmarked as ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’.
While AAPI’s energetic leaders from across the nation led the AAPI float, dozens of physicians on the float were dancing and singing to the tune of beautiful Bollywood melodies, while saluting India on the glorious occasion of India’s 75th anniversary of Independence Day.
Dr. Ravi Kolli, President of AAPI along with several Regional Directors, past presidents, members of Board of Trustees from different parts of the country joined the over a hundred thousand fellow Indian Americans to be part of one of the largest India Day Parade around the world.
While AAPI’s energetic leaders from across the nation led the AAPI float, dozens of physicians on the float were dancing and singing to the tune of beautiful Bollywood melodies, while saluting India on the glorious occasion of India’s 75th anniversary of Independence Day
A record number of people thronged the sidewalks; filling Madison Avenue from 38th to 27th Streets at the heart of New York City, cheering as the floats portraying the rich heritage of India and the rise of India as a world power, went through the streets.
Calling the Indian American Physicians as the “real heroes” FIA leaders said, “You are the real heroes who have risked your lives and have been out to assist others. “What is unique about AAPI is that you bring a global perspective to defeat the virus and serve the people. We are proud of the achievements of the 4 million Indians in the United States.”
Dr. Ravi Kolli reminded AAPI members that through organizing such events, “We are continuing to make AAPI a more dynamic and vibrant organization promoting the physician’s role as the leaders of the team-based health care delivery.” aapiusa.org
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