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FIA organizes Indian flag-hoisting

at Times Square
OUR BUREAU
New York, NY
A
nice sunny day saw the unfurl-
ing of India’s tri-color in the
heart of New York City at the
world-famous spot, Times Square. A
ritual started by Federation of Indian
Associations (FIA), the largest um-
brella organization in the US, during
the Covid-19 pandemic has become the
highlight of 15th August celebrations.
With the backdrop of famous tall
buildings, LEDs and colorful outlets,
people from all over the world stop by
to engage in every major happening at
this venue. FIA initiated the flag-hoist-
ing to ensure that the celebrations
continued when the world-famous
India Day Parade could not be held
for two years due to Covid-19 crisis.
Now, the FIA leaders with Consulate
of India in New York host the event
in early morning with short speeches,
national anthems, cultural programs
and unfurling of the flag.
Everyone clapped and sang the
national anthem along with “Jai Hind”
and other popular patriotic songs as the
global tourists and shoppers watched
with enthusiasm. It seems like India
has arrived in the hearts of everyone.

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