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NYC MAYOR ERIC ADAMS HOSTS ANNUAL RECEPTION CELEBRATING DIWALI

to all of us that we must push away Abha Deavrajan, president Kalin-
the darkness wherever we see it and di Bakshi & V.P Neetu Jindal from
bring light. That is what the festival World Vegan Vision and other ven-
of lights is about. It’s more than light- dors brought a wide range of flavors
ing the candle, it’s more than lighting and experiences to the event.
oil. It is lighting up our lives. Add In particular, Nitin Vyas, Public
there is so much darkness that we are Relations Director, played a major
seeing every day.” instrumental role in facilitating the
Several Indian vendors also par- connection between Mayor’s office
ticipated in the celebration, show- and the Indian vendors. His efforts
casing the richness of Indian culture helped establish a strong collabora-
and introducing attendees to various tion to ensure the seamless partici-
aspects of Indian cuisine. Bru Coffee pation of these vendors in the Diwali
(Unilever) Market, managed by Ltfa celebration.
Kaushik Vyas, Salman Ali Vaqar, The Diwali reception at Gracie
Janet Tinsay, Tejash Shah, Vadilal Mansion served as a platform for
Industry USA, managed by Ashwin unity, promoting intercultural un-
Pandya and Jigar Gandhi, Govinda derstanding and respect. The event
kitchen (ISKCON BROOKLYN) was a true testament to the City of
managed by Hansrupa Prabhu & New York’s commitment to inclusivi-
Pragnesh Prabhu, Butala Emporium ty, where all communities are valued
managed by Kilol & Bhadra Butala, and celebrated.

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