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Diwali 2021

all american diwali:

animation to adorn One World trade

Center for First time

SAEF is dedicating this year’s lighting the first responders

Our Bureau this very special occasion on the
New York, NY Hudson.”
“All American Diwali em-
he South Asian Engage- bodies the spirit of not only the
ment Foundation (SAEF) sentiment behind the festival
Thas announced the in- but also integrates itself into
augural #AllAmericanDiwali the fabric of Americana. 27th
in New York City. For the first Investments is proud to support
time ever, Diwali-themed ani- this experience,” says Anil Da-
mation will adorn One World mani, CEO 27th Investments.
Trade Center, a symbol of New At SAEF, the work is dedi-
York City’s eternal goodness. cated to building a strong brand
The animation will occur daily, for the Indian American com-
Nov 2nd - 4th, 6:00pm - 2:00am. munity by empowering them
“We are excited to create and and catalyzing the conversation
curate the colorful imagery of Di- around Indian Americans.
wali on the WTC podium to bring Future plans to achieve this
the messages of peace, harmony, objective include a digital mu-
and unity,” said Mark Domi- ral depicting 75 years of India’s
no of the Durst Organization. democracy, a National STEM
“There is no better symbol of competition, an Indian Edition
the triumph of resiliency than Smorgasbord and an All-Amer-
the World Trade Center and ican Holi at Governors Island,
we are very fortunate to work NY. All American Diwali is
with The Durst Organization to a trademark and copyright of
bring this message to all,” said the South Asian Engagement
Rahul Walia, Founding Trust- Foundation.
ee of South Asian Engagement same for their own local first NYC and NJ at no cost. People The South Asian Engage-
Foundation. responders. “We’re so honored are encouraged to take selfies ment Foundation (SAEF) is
Alongside this central theme that the first annual All-Amer- and put #AllAmericanDiwali a registered 501c 3 non-prof-
and that of Transcending Dark- ican Diwali is dedicated to the to help spread the message. it organization based in New
ness to Light, one of the key police officers of New York City. Major benefactors of the Jersey. SAEF has a mission to
tenets of this Indian festival is As a police officer of Indian or- All-American Diwali include increase leadership potential
selfless service, something that igin, I’m particularly excited to premiere digital currency plat- in Indian American communi-
the NYPD & FDNY embody see the One World Trade Cen- form, CrossTower and Atlanta ties by providing incentives us-
wholeheartedly as part of the ter light up for this festival, a based 27th Investments, a Na- ing educational initiatives and
American spirit. symbol of our city’s enduring tional investment firm. civic engagements. Amongst
SAEF is dedicating this spirit.” Det. Annand Narayan, “Diwali is a time that cel- its initiatives, SAEF supports
year’s lighting to New York’s President of NYPD Desi ebrates family and universal programs like the South Asian
finest, especially as the United On November 3, at 7:30pm, compassion, and we are grateful Spelling Bee and the Cricket
States still observes the 20th an- a spectacular Diwali fireworks to be sharing the values of soli- Bee. SAEF’s vision is to con-
niversary of 9/11. SAEF plans to show will light up the sky on the darity and peace with the great- tinue supporting and organiz-
honor them through its social iconic Hudson River. Anyone er New York Community. The ing educational initiatives and
media posts, and requests every- can enjoy the digital mural up CrossTower team is proud to be cultural outreach to expand na-
one celebrating Diwali through- close and the Diwali spectacular partnering with the inaugural tional awareness of the Indian
out the United States to do the from the banks of the Hudson in All American Diwali, marking American community.

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