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for conducting the afternoon shows.
“A big shoutout to Dr. Tarun Wasil,
Harsh Vyas, Nilima Madan, Anita
Thakkar, Dr. Sharad Kothari, and Dr.
Bal Gilja,” added Beena Kothari, for
their support. “Thank you also to our
Past Presidents and NEC President
Gobind Munjal for their guidance
and support. And DJ Perminder for
the energetic beats.”
Nari Shakti Puraskar awardee in India,
Ruma Devi (seen with Beena Kothari), was
honored at the event.
Honorees Sunita Sadhnani, Dr Gurmohan Syali, Dr Abhay Malhotra, and Justice Karen Gopee
with the AIA team, guests, and dignitaries, including Congressman Suhas Subramanyam.
New York State Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar said generations of school children in New
York will know what Diwali is when they get a holiday for the festival. AIA-NY President Beena Kothari thanked celebrity designer Prashant Goyal and his models
for the Cultural Fashion Show.
A half-hour devotional Kirtan Concert was presented by Bhakti Marga devotees. Standing
behind the performers are Beena Kothari, Neha Lohia, and Dr Tarun Wasil.
Sunil Hali, Promoter and Publisher, accepted the plaque on behalf
of The Indian EYE and Radio Zindagi
An estimated 5,000 people visited the celebration throughout the day, as per the organizers. Children, young adults, and adults gave colorful classical and folk-dance performances.
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