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OUR BUREAU Wisconsin Celebrates 10th Year
Milwaukee, WI
ndia celebrates the 75th anniver- of India Day at IndiaFest Milwaukee
sary of its independence from
IBritain and IndiaFest Milwaukee
marks its 10th year in Wisconsin. On
Saturday Aug 20th, 2022 festivities be-
gan with the hoisting of the tricolor flag
of India. This was followed by the ren-
dition of the national anthems of both
countries, India and the United States,
in the presence of dignitaries and
leaders. A chariot of Lord Jagannath,
an avatar of Lord Vishnu, adorned
with intricately decorated deities and
traditional ornaments led the parade,
accompanied by devotional songs.
India Day celebration at Indi-
aFest Milwaukee 2022 was graced
by State Representative Scott Allen,
former Supreme Court Justice Dan-
iel Kelly, State Representative Dan
Knodl, Former State Representative
Jim Ott, Fond Du Lac District Attor-
ney Eric Toney, and Milwaukee Coun-
ty Chief Equity Officer Jeff Roman.
Governor of Wisconsin Tony Evers,
Mayor of Milwaukee Cavalier John-
son, Milwaukee District Attorney
John Chisholm, Milwaukee County
Executive David Crowley, Supreme
Court Justice Brian Hagedorn, US
Senator Ron Johnson, State Senator
Chris Larson, Ambassador of India to
the United States Taranjit Singh Sand-
hu, Consul General of India (Mid-
west) Amit Kumar, Milwaukee Alder-
man Ashanti Hamilton and Mayor of
Sun Prairie Paul Esser were among
the invitees. Both the country’s flags
were highlighted throughout the cele-
bration, signifying the strong India-US
relationship.
Officially, Aug 15th, 2022 was pro-
claimed as INDIA DAY in Wisconsin
by Governor Tony Evers, in Milwau-
kee County by Milwaukee County
Executive David Crowley, and in the kee. Contemporary Bollywood music ic, North Side Petroleum, and Best of inclusion and coexistence.
City of Milwaukee by Mayor Cavalier was performed by the popular Or- Brains supported and contributed to Ms. Nath, who serves as volun-
Johnson. Proclamations attached. chestra SaReGaMa from Illinois. India Day celebration at IndiaFest teer President of Spindle India, Inc.,
IndiaFest Milwaukee showcased Local talents were showcased Milwaukee 2022. A few volunteers and produces IndiaFest Milwaukee
the culture, history, and heritage of through martial arts, classical and con- of IndiaFest Milwaukee 2022 helped says, “in America, people do not know
India’s ancient Indic civilization. It is temporary music, and traditional and with morning set up despite occasion- much about Indian culture beyond a
more than food and dance. Ancient Bollywood dance art forms. Children al showers, even when it seemed like few popular food items such as curry,
Indic culture is promoted through engaged in creating Indian flags and it would be soaked for the entire day. samosa, naan. Sadly, there are many
displays of traditional clothing, expla- making arts/crafts related to Indian Perhaps Lord Jagannath had protect- misconceptions about India, the In-
nations, and displays of arts. Indian culture and heritage. ed the celebration from up above. dian community, and the ancient In-
Instrument DJ Jason McKinsey, who A travel blogger from Los An- IndiaFest Milwaukee is an oppor- dic civilization in the United States.
is associated with David Latterman’s geles traveled to attend IndiaFest tunity to get a glimpse of the warmth, Through such avenues and platforms,
show, returned from a European tour Milwaukee 2022 in Wisconsin, before breadth, and depth of India, launched we can break barriers of cultural dif-
the day of IndiaFest Milwaukee; and planning a trip to India. IndiaFest Mil- by Spindle India, Inc, a nonprofit or- ferences and communicate about the
performed a unique rendition with waukee in Wisconsin delighted him. ganization, founded by Purnima Nath. oldest-living-surviving Indian civiliza-
classical Indian instruments. Hindu- A number of companies, includ- IndiaFest Milwaukee is an inclusive tion through education, learning, and
stani classical music with Sitar, an ing Wisdom Infotech, Trayix, Planned platform that transcends religion, re- connecting that fosters understand-
eons-old Indian stringed instrument, Parenthood, Airport Animal Hospi- gion, language, culture, community, ing and opens the doors to potential
was presented by Indrajit Banerjee, tal, India Garden, True Skool, VK Pe- borders and political bias to promote broader acceptance.”
who traveled from Texas to Milwau- troleum, West Allis Veterinary Clin- true diversity, equality, and the value --Asian Media USA

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