THANK YOU note-India Day 2024
Our dearest cultural program performers, our committed vendors and our wonderful Indian American community of Greater Boston,
This past Saturday, I felt that I have come full circle as IAGB as the proven trailblazer that it has always been, hosted the grand India Day 2024 at the iconic Hatch Shell, Saturday, Aug. 17 giving and taking, mingling and getting mingling in – the event was as heartening as it could get, to the spirits of working together to build a strong community”!!!
Our Grand India Day Cultural Event this year was set to that undying spirit of giving and embracing. Filled with renewed and vibrant festivities, the theme of “Naach, To the Rhythms of the World” was as unique as a theme could get!
We got to see breathtaking performances of Indian dance forms to the tune of international music/ international song/ medley of international songs. We also got to enjoy inclusivity as we shook a leg in the kids and Bollywood segments of dances!
OUR CHIEF GUEST:
Dr. Abha Agrawal’s compelling speech and formidable stand left us in awe. Her words added wings to the statement IAGB made in it’s speech later in the event. THANK YOU, from the bottom of our hearts, for gracing the occasion with your astute presence and your persuasive call to action, by owning HUMILITY & HUMANITY, and UNCONDITIONAL RESPECT.
OUR GUEST OF HONOR:
Thank you Vishal Jayeshbhai Harsh, PIO/Consul HOC – Consulate General of India, for gracing our event with your presence.
OUR COMMUNITY HONOR RECIPIENT:
Congratulations Gurjar! We are humbled to bestow you with this award!
BRAVO to OUR PERFORMANCE GROUPS WHO ENTERTAINED EVERYONE AT THE EVENT!
- US Anthem singer Anuprabha Dandapat
- Indian National Anthem singer Shriya Sanyal
- Just like you – Uma Shridharan
- Desh Mere Teri Shaan Per Sadke – Padmini Dey
- Vande Mataram – Payel Ghatak
- Bollywood Special – Aarya Dance Academy
- Filmi Dance – Manjula Gone
- Patriotic Dance by Dazzling Diwas – Debbie Goswami
- Rangeela – Nikita Rao
- Vijayi Bhava- the spirit of dance – Padmini Dey
- Pariyo ka Jaadu – Ekta Jain
- Celebrating Indian Weddings – DFD Academy
- Indian American Dreams-Weaving Two Cultures – Nikita Rao
- Anantaal – Rhythms Without Border – Urmi Samadar
- Laavni with a twist – Ekta Jain
- Jai Ho – Payal Ghatek
- Kathak Beats – Mona Mitra
- Dhol-Tasha -ISW
OUR CONCERT:
And the grand finale of this year’s cultural program, the hearty musical concert by Boston based singing band ‘Kadak Chai’! A fond shout out and a THANK YOU KADAK CHAI, for getting us to sing, swing and sway to the ambient and groovy songs as you presented Desi hits with an international twist! THANK YOU KADAK CHAI!
- Jay
- Reshma
- Andrés
- Raj
- Ajay
- Sudha
- Praveen
OUR FOOD PARTNER:
The mouth-watering food brought to us by one of New England’s finest restaurants and our food partner, TREASURY KITCHEN was a class apart, as usual!
OUR GRAND SPONSORS:
- Atamian Honda
- Russian School of Mathematics
- Landeed
OUR MEDIA PARTNERS: A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OUR MEDIA PARTNERS:
- INE (Upendra Misra & Dr. Manju Sheth)
- Lokvani (Anil Saigal)
- TV Asia (Jharna Madan)
- Mera Sangeet.com
OUR VENDORS:
Our bright mosaic of over 40 vendors offering a variety of ethnic & international products, services and a wealth of information.
- 419 Baron Park Construction
- Brahma Kumaris
- Desi Diva Fashion
- Dhoom Entertainment
- Divi Ethnics
- Grow Infinite Financials
- Hindu Swayamsevak sangh
- House of Saaj
- IAGB
- IAGB
- India Circle of Caring
- Indian Community Church Boston
- Indian Medical Association of new england
- Indian Muslims of Greater Boston
- Isha Foundation
- ISKcon Boston
- Joy of Treats
- KalpTree Financial services
- Kanha Collection
- Kuntal’s Pitara
- Mandeepfinancial
- Mayin Arts LLC
- NE Rise
- New York Life
- Russian School of Mathematics
- Saheli Boston
- Shaadi House
- Shishu Bharati School
- Shivyog
- SREEVEN FINANCIAL GROUP
- Sunrise After Care
- TeamAID Boston
- Tie Boston
- Vaisakhi Weaves
- Vyasa Bros Inc
- Xaria Ventures
OUR VOLUNTEERS:
We are grateful for our committed volunteers! Their willingness to dedicate their time, energy, and talents allow us to keep raising the bars every year with superior quality of socio-cultural, civic & educational endeavors. THANK YOU volunteers! We bow to you for all you do!
- Deepa Agrawal
- Deepti Garg
- Seemant Mathur
- Prashant Kulkarni
- Akshay Thotangare
- Meena Saini
- Akshara Agrawal
- Shalmalee Kulkarni
- Rishika Garg
- Ananya Mathur
- Aaratrika Singh
- Ava Svirskiy
OUR ATTENDEES:
Finally, our hearts are full as we celebrate the Roaring Success of the IAGB India Day 2024, with over 4000 people adorning the luscious green fields of the Esplanade by the scenic Charles River!
It is not joy that makes us grateful; it is gratitude that makes us joyful. So here’s a HEARTENING SHOUT OUT and a heart-felt DHANYAVAAD (Thank You) to ALL who made the IAGB India Day 2024 a roaring success – we couldn’t have done it without you – we owe our success to you!
India Day 2024 stands as a brilliant example of what can happen when we work together -so let’s continue advocating human values such as respect, acceptance, empathy, and love towards other human beings.
Let this event be a testimony of how to stay rooted to our cultures of diverse regions with oneness in mind, embrace our surrounding cultures and work together to build a strong community.