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11th Annual IndiaFest Wisconsin India Day

Celebrated by Spindle India, Inc.

OUR BUREAU ibility of Indian community, culture,
heritage, history and civilization.”
Menomonee Falls, WI
Waukesha County Executive Paul
n 2023, India celebrated the 77th Farrow proclaimed, “acknowledging
independence from Britain and the contribution of Spindle India,
IIndiaFest Wisconsin celebration Inc., towards bringing communities
marked its 11th year. On Saturday together and bringing visibility of In-
Aug 26th, festivities in Wisconsin be- dian community, culture, heritage,
gan in Menomonee Falls downtown history and civilization”.
village park, Waukesha county, with Mayor of Brookfield Steven Pon-
the parade by the children and guests to applauded the Indian community
invoking deity Ganesh followed by for placing emphasis on education
hoisting of the tricolor flag of India. and also congratulated Spindle India,
This was followed by the rendition of States were highlighted throughout the Indian Community of Wisconsin Inc for its volunteering initiative.
the national anthems of both coun- the celebration, signifying the strong is to be commended. Thank you for “Spindle India, Inc, is an ul-
tries, India (largest democracy) and India-US relationship, denoting the your commitment to educating the tra-small volunteer-run nonprofit
the United States (oldest democra- largest and oldest democracy of the greater Wisconsin community about organization run in borrowed ga-
cy), in the presence of dignitaries and world with love and respect. the rich culture, traditions and heri- rage-space with big dreams and goals.
leaders of our community. Ganesh Although the entire setup done tage of India.” Since 2013, Spindle India, Inc., strived
Vandana, devotional and patriotic by volunteers got ruined by heavy Senator Dan Knodl applaud- hard to bring communities together
performances followed. rain and wind the previous night and ed efforts of Spindle India, Inc., by regardless of the challenges of re-
India Day celebration at Indi- all things got soaked, we believe per- stating “I applaud founder Purnima sources and funding, without cutting
aFest Wisconsin 2023 was graced by haps Bhagwan Shiva protected us and Nath, IndiaFest Wisconsin and the any corners. I am grateful to the uni-
State Senator Dan Knodl, State Rep- blessed the celebration from up above. organization Spindle India, Inc., for verse for allowing me to be the custo-
resentative Paul Melotik, Waukesha The entire celebration on Saturday their tremendous community service dian of this organization and her vi-
County Supervisor Jacob LaFontain, had no drop of rain and everyone had over the past decade in strengthening sion.”, stated Purnima Nath, Founder
Menomonee Falls Village President a great time learning about Indian the India-US relationship and bring- of Spindle India, Inc.
Jeremy Waltz, and Chair of Repub- culture. Help from above was noticed. ing visibility to Indian culture and her- IndiaFest Wisconsin showcased
lican Party Congressional District 4 Governor of Wisconsin Tony itage in Wisconsin.” ancient Indic culture, heritage and
Bob Spindell. Presidential candidate Evers proclaimed, “in addition to com- Milwaukee County Executive Da- civilization through demonstrations
Vivek Ramaswamy, Governor of memorating India’s independence, vid Crowley proclaimed, “Milwaukee of traditional clothing, music, dance,
Wisconsin Tony Evers, Mayor of Mil- India Day provides an opportunity for County recognizes IndiaFest Wiscon- food, displays, decor, explanations,
waukee Cavalier Johnson, Milwaukee all Wisconsinites to learn about In- sin and Spindle India, Inc., for their and art forms. Many local talents
County Executive David Crowley, US dian culture and its incredible diver- invaluable contribution of communi- from across the broader Milwaukee,
Senator Ron Johnson, State Senator sity of language, region, and religion ty service to Milwaukee County and Waukesha and Racine area displayed
Chris Larson, Consul General of In- and to strengthen the bonds between joins all Wisconsinites in celebrating art forms through music and dance.
dia (Midwest) Somnath Ghosh, Hon- the Indian community and others.” and appreciating India Day, Indian Kathak Dancer Natalia Armacanqui
orary Consul General of Bangladesh U.S. Senator Ron Johnson con- Culture, and the Indian community in of Kallpa House of Spirit Dances
Monir Choudhury, Honorary Consul gratulated and stated, “Congratula- Milwaukee County.” Waukesha Coun- from Madison and students from Mil-
General of Nepal Marvin A. Brustin tions on the 11th year of IndiaFest ty Executive Paul Farrow proclaimed, waukee’s Aparna’s Dance Studio per-
and Brookfield Mayor Steven Ponto Wisconsin as well as the 77th Inde- “acknowledging the contribution of formed traditional, devotional, classi-
were among the invitees. Both the pendence Day of India! Your dedi- Spindle India, Inc., towards bringing cal (Bharatnatyam) and contemporary
country’s flags India and the United cation and efforts to bring visibility to communities together and bringing vis- dance forms. - Asian Media USA

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