Ritu Maheshwari
India Post News Service
MILPITAS, CA: FOG India Republic Day was celebrated with great fervor and patriotism at Silicon Andhra University, Milpitas. Organized by Festival of Globe (FOG) and Fremont Hindu Temple, the event was attended by hundreds of Indian Americans representing width and breadth of India.
Over 50 Partner associations and cultural groups represented over 25 Indian states spanning from Kashmir to Kerala and Gujarat to Assam showcased the beauty, colors, music, dances and unique features of their states. It was a tour of India in short 3 hours that filled the packed hall with awe, energy and patriotism.
Mayors from Fremont and Santa Clara, along with Congressman representative, Assembly members, council members and several elected officials graced the occasion and conveyed their celebratory messages congratulating achievements by India and Indians here in US. FOG Founder – Dr. Romesh Japra, FOG President- Rajesh Verma, and FOG Parade- Chair KP Maheshwari highlighted contributions of Indian community toward American growth and need for Indo-Americans to get more involved in political process at local and national levels.
A salient feature of the function was participation by over 50 community associations. These associations have been partnering with FOG to bring excellent programs and events to community through out the year. Representing most of the states and groups of India, they strive hard to bring Indian heritage, culture and values to Bay Area community.
FOG continues to bring Indian diaspora together through the large events it holds throughout the year. The next events FOG is organizing are Holi on March 15th and its signature event India Day Parade on August 17th.
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