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United Colors of America: GOPI DAIRY Diwali at Times

Square is celebrating “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion”

Dr Nori Rita Kakati Shah, Gregory Meeks, Harish Bhasin, Neeta Bhasin and Trilok Malik Mohamad Bahi, Assemblywoman Jennifer Rajkumar, Founder Neeta Bhasin, Sookranie Dhanpat

OUR BUREAU Square 2023’, a festival rooted in
peace, new beginnings, and the hu-
New York, NY
man values of gratitude and humili-
n the heart of Times Square, A R ty. At Gopi, we’re honoured to have
Helping Hands - Gopi Dairy Di- been part of your daily lives for over
Iwali at Times Square is set to illu- a decade, delivering pure dairy prod-
minate New York City with the spirit ucts from our family to yours. This is
of the Festival of Lights on October an historic moment for us all to cel-
27-28, 2023. As the largest South ebrate the universal festival of light
Asian and Indo-Caribbean festival and joy!
outside of India, this event has been This year the festival will fea-
an annual beacon of joy since 2013, ture a diverse array of performances,
spreading the real message of Diwa- including local dance schools rep-
li: “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” resenting South Asian, Indo-Carib-
dispelling inner darkness through the bean, Asian, African, and Hispanic
light of knowledge. It carries forth the communities. The theme of “United
messages of love, peace, harmony, The puja group Colors of America” embodies the in-
and togetherness by showcasing In- clusion of diversity.
dia’s rich art and culture. “Get ready to groove to the
This year, we are also celebrat- Diwali as a public holiday possible, of Sloan Kettering Cancer Cen- rhythm of top-charting Bollywood
ing the first ever Diwali NYC School highlighting the strong India-U.S. tex, India addressed the media, and singer Mika Singh, Indo American
Holiday with the children of NYC partnership and our commitment to dignitaries on behalf of the Execu- Singer, and influencer Shuba, Devo-
Schools at the biggest crossroads of addressing global challenges,” said tive Board of ‘Gopi Dairy Diwali at tional Singer from the UK Shivali, and
the world – Times Square. Randhir Jaiswal, Consul General of Times Square’. local performers. The press brief was
On September 15th, 2023, the India, NY. “Diwali holds profound Neeta Bhasin, the founder of attended by Queensborough Supreme
Consulate General of India, NY significance as it illuminates Times ‘Gopi Dairy Diwali at Times Square,’ Court Judge Karen Gopee, sponsors
hosted a press conference at its Square and the world, exemplifying unveiled the plan and the perform- and supporters, State Bank of India,
premises, serving as a precursor to the enduring relationship between ers of the event. “Diwali at Times Northwell Health, House of Spices,
this grand celebration. Consulate India and the United States,” said Square is not just an event; it’s a vi- Laxmi, Broom Street Temple, Bhatt
General Randhir Jaiswal addressed Congressman Gregory Meeks. sion that I hold dear to my heart. It’s Foundation, Dada Vaswani Canter
the media and all attendees, followed “To accomplish any great task, a vision of unity in diversity, equity and many more,” said the organizers.
by Congressman Gregory Meeks, you can’t do it alone; it’s my Hindu and inclusion. It is a celebration that “We would like to thank our
and Assembly Member Jennifer values that brought me to this place, welcomes people of all backgrounds media partners: Aap Ka Colors, TV
Rajkumar (the driving force behind and it’s those Hindu values that we to come together and share in the joy Asia, Awesome TV, Indian Panora-
making Diwali NYC School Holiday will celebrate together in the biggest of Diwali.” ma, The South Asia Times, Hi India
with NYC Mayor Eric Adams). Diwali celebration ever in New York Title Sponsor of Diwali at Times (CH) Radio ZIndagi and 101.5 FM
“Diwali this year is truly special, City, starting in Times Square,” As- Square, the CEO of Gopi Dairy, New Jersey Radio and to all our col-
as we celebrate champions, Assem- semblywoman Jennifer Rajkumar Rostom Baghdassarian released the laborators in the media, who have
blywoman Jennifer Rajkumar who said during her speech. statement, “Gopi Dairy is proud to made significant contributions to our
made New York City’s recognition of Dr. Dattatreyudu Nori, head sponsor ‘Gopi Dairy Diwali at Times mission,” said the organizers.

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