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feet. A late-night DJ session turned arts-in-education programs and
the Barrow Mansion into a vibrant community outreach initiatives. The
dance floor, closing the Gala on a joy- diverse audience — comprising sup-
ful, communal note. porters, families, educators and first-
DIGNITARIES AND time attendees — reflected Surati’s
growing influence in Jersey City’s cul-
COMMUNITY SUPPORT tural landscape.
The celebration drew several dis- Surati for Performing Arts is
tinguished guests, including Piyush a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
Singh, Consul (Political, Press, Infor- based in Jersey City, dedicated to
mation & Culture) at the Consulate promoting Indian arts and culture
General of India in New York; Coun- through performances, festivals and
cilwoman Mira Prinz-Arey; Hudson educational programs. Founded
County Cultural Affairs representa- by Rimli Roy, Surati has staged ac-
tive Brian Murray; Hudson County claimed productions at the United
Commissioner Yraida Lipski; and Nations, Lincoln Center, the Kenne-
former New Jersey Governor Jim dy Center, and in major media outlets
McGreevey. including CNN, NBC and Vogue. Its
“Surati and Rimli Roy have been work is supported by Hudson County
doing excellent work for two decades Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs,
— building bridges between cultures Jersey City Arts and Culture Trust
and helping communities better un- Fund, Dance NYC and the New Jer-
derstand and collaborate,” said Con- sey Arts and Culture Renewal Fund.
sul Piyush Singh. “Their dedication ota Mani, who served as principal si- A CELEBRATION WITH Surati’s first Diwali Gala not only
reflects the true spirit of Diwali.” lent-auction partner; Hudson County PURPOSE illuminated Jersey City — it set the
The Gala’s sponsors included Cultural & Heritage Affairs / Tourism Beyond the performances and stage for an annual tradition celebrat-
the Albrich Academy of Excellence Development; and LeFrak & Newport festivities, the Gala raised awareness ing the shared cultural threads that
(AAE), represented by owner Dor- Associates Development Company. and support for Surati’s year-round bring communities together.

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