NEW YORK(TIP): In a historic development, the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) will celebrate Diwali with diya lights at the iconic Empire State Building in Manhattan, on Wednesday November 7th, 2018.
The event is being organized by FIA in cooperation with Empire State Realty Trust. This will be the first time that Diwali celebration up in the sky will be witnessed by thousands of people including tourists from all over the world.
The organizers, in a press release said, “ We would like to gratefully record here that Empire State Realty Trust and FIA together have already illuminated Empire State Building in each August symbolizing celebration of India‘s Independence Day for almost over two decades by selecting vibrant tri-colors on India’s flag – Orange, White and Green. This incredible illumination has won the hearts of growing Indian American community as well as global tourists.
“These repeated gestures by ESRT indeed helps in spreading ancient Indian Philosophy Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (The world is one family) and also demonstrates a great harmony in spirit and deeds between the people of world’s largest and oldest democracies in this Nov. 7th Diwali Illumination ceremony. Jay Sean the young popular Indian singer and Miss America 2014 Nina Devuluri with glorify it by their presence and performance besides other invited guests.”
(Press Release)
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