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Flag Hoisting with Children, Dignitaries and GOPIO Officials

Mayor Caroline Simmons presenting Proclamation to DCG Dr. Varun Jeph Models of Kashi Collections

Following the flag hoisting, ev- viduals must respect, diversity while organizations said, “The India Festi- cates and gift cards and was coor-
eryone moved to the adjacent Mill working together for the communi- val in Stamford, CT is a tribute to a dinated by GOPIO-CT Exec. Vice
River Park for the inaugural cere- ty’s progress for a bright future and strong and vibrant Indian-American President Mahesh Jhangiani. Sec-
mony at the Carousel Hall attended this encourages citizens to actively community that has excelled in al- retary Sushanth Krishnamurthy ex-
by Mayor Simmons, Deputy Consul participate in efforts to overcome most all areas of life in this adopted pressed the vote of thanks.
General Dr. Jeph, several elected social challenges and contribute to nation of ours.” After 1 pm a 3-hour program
officials from Connecticut General making a bigger society.” Deputy Consul General Dr. Jeph of Indian cultural performances
Assembly, heads of many non-profits In regards to social activism in complimented the Indian American chaired by Mrs. Yashasvi Jhangiani,
and Dr. Thomas Abraham, Chair- high school graduates, Dr. Jaya Dap- community for its great contribution started with patriotic songs sung by
man of GOPIO International. There tardar indicated, “the role of youth is in the USA. He also said that Indi- singer Sreenivas Gunupuru.
were vendors who served delicious the driving force behind the commu- an Prime Minister Narendra Modi There were a variety of dances
Indian food, Indian arts and crafts, nity’s progress and development so was received at the White House in from all over India. MC for the cul-
Indian clothing and other items were the high school graduates are being June by 8,000 Indian Americans at tural program was Sushmi Narayan.
displayed at the Park giving a glimpse awarded certificates and gift cards.” the Welcome Ceremony. Dr. Jeph Other activities included kite
of India’s rich and diverse culture. In his remarks, GOPIO-CT further said that US-India relations flying and free carousel rides spon-
MC Sonali Zullerwar started Trustee/Advisor and Chairman of are on the rise since both countries sored by GOPIO CT Trustee Shelly
the program with a rendition of GOPIO International Dr. Thomas are the two largest democracies in Nichani. Indian delicacies were avail-
Vande Mataram and introduced Abraham, a veteran community lead- the world. able from Tawa Indian Restaurant
GOPIO-CT President Dr. Jaya Dap- er who was instrumental starting nu- High School graduates for area while vibrant sources of clothing and
tardar who in her speech said “indi- merous community and professional schools were honored with certifi- artifacts were available for sale.

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