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Huge Crowd Celebrates Grand 10th Dushahra

Festival at Lido Beach

OUR BUREAU
Lido Beach, NY
he 10th Annual Dushahra Festival, orga-
nized by Indo-American Festivals NY, Inc.,
Twas celebrated with unmatched enthusiasm
and grandeur at Lido Beach on Saturday, October
18. Thousands of attendees from across Queens,
Long Island, Upstate New York, and neighboring
states gathered with their families to honor the
timeless victory of good over evil at one of the larg-
est Indian cultural festivals in the tri-state area.
The festival began with a spectacular three-
hour cultural extravaganza featuring hundreds of
dancers and performers from renowned regional
academies. The highlight of the afternoon was
the mesmerizing Ramleela, choreographed and
directed by Navrang Dance Academy, performed
in a vibrant theatrical style by over 75 talented art-
ists.
As night fell, the celebration reached its climax
with the dramatic burning of a 20-foot-tall effigy of
Ravana, symbolizing the eternal triumph of good
over evil — a sight that left the audience in awe.
The festival grounds buzzed with energy as nu-
merous vendors and exhibitors showcased jewelry,
ethnic wear, handicrafts, and professional services.
The bustling food court drew huge crowds, serving
an irresistible variety of Indian delicacies that de-
lighted visitors of all ages.
Since its inception in 2016, Indo-American
Festivals NY, Inc. has organized the Dushahra
Festival as a free community event, dedicated to
celebrating Indian culture, traditions, and heritage
while passing these timeless values on to future
generations.
This year’s grand success was made possible
through the tireless efforts of the organizing team
— Chairperson Dr. Ravindra Goyal, President Ms.
Suman Sharma, and committee members Shekhar
Goyal, Anurag Nigam, Damyanti Goyal, Rahul
and Shweta Soni, Vinod Goyal, Vimal Goyal, Bac-
chu Bhai Patel, Shashi and Deepa Goyal, Vandna Indo-American Festivals NY, Inc. expresses logistical support, and to its generous sponsors
Kumar ,Manu Rampal along with a large team of its deep gratitude to the Town of Hempstead for — TriMed, Nanking, Mahal, and many others —
volunteers who worked passionately for months. providing the beautiful Lido Beach venue and whose support made this grand celebration possible.

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