advanced Indian Independence Day wishes to you !!
The reason for wishing you a week in advance is because I just came back from volunteering in the day-long Independence Day celebrations organized by the Consulate General of India (CGI) at the Yonge-Dundas square. The program included a procession along prominent streets in downtown area by various states (provinces in India) such as Karnataka, Goa, Rajasthan, describing their states. The most intriguing one was a procession by Indian Oversees Congress Party. I never knew one such association even existed!! Didn't know how appropriate it was for the CGI to patronize a political party, but being a Congress follower, I didn't mind watching Rahul Gandhi's blow-up taken around Toronto!!
Here are some pics from the event:
my state, Karnataka's procession
me with Karnataka Maathe (mother Karnataka)
Rajasthan's procession was quite colorful (but incomparable to Karnataka's)This summer I've witnessed so many national/cultural events, almost one every week. Yesterday I had been to a Greek festival and the week before to a Caribbean event. I've been to 4 Indian programs this summer. I'm amazed by the amount of diversity in this country and the welcoming nature of its people.
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Hey Raghu, Thanks for dropping by wonder how you found me
Anyways I see you doing great over there really liked Independence Celebration one ..
hoping to read more...
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