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IACFNJ Hosts Grand Navratri Garba

Celebration at South Brunswick High School

OUR BUREAU
South Brunswick, NJ
he Indo-American Cultural
Foundation of Central New
TJersey (IACFNJ) successfully
hosted its annual South Brunswick
Garba 2026 on October 9 and 10
at South Brunswick High School,
bringing together thousands of par-
ticipants from Central New Jersey
and surrounding communities for a
vibrant celebration of Indian culture,
music, dance, and tradition.
The two-day celebration fea-
tured traditional Garba, energetic
Dandiya-Raas, and the popular Gu-
jarati folk dance Sanedo. Partici-
pants of all ages arrived in colorful
traditional attire, creating a festive
atmosphere filled with music, en-
thusiasm, and community spirit. The
celebration began each evening with
Aarti and prayers to Goddess Amba
Maa, followed by Garba and Dandi-
ya-Raas.
The event welcomed distin-
guished local leaders and elected
officials, including South Brunswick
Mayor Charles Carley, Deputy Mayor
Ken Bierman, Councilwoman Arch-
ana Grover, South Brunswick Police
Chief James Ryan, South Brunswick
Board of Education members Barry
Nathanson, Mike Mitchell, and Raja
Krishna, North Brunswick Board of
Education member Manpreet Singh,
Community Supporters Mukund
Thakar, Sunil Nayak, Kaushik Vyas,
Ritesh Shah, Rupen Patel and Ketan
Shah. Their presence reflected the
community’s support for IACFNJ’s
efforts to promote cultural under-
standing, diversity, and community
engagement.
South Brunswick Garba 2026
was made possible through the best-dressed men and women. The and the broader American com- shared traditions can unite people,
generous support of sponsors, lo- delicious food vendors were Jhopri munity experienced the richness of celebrate diversity, and enrich the
cal businesses, community partners, Restaurant of Plainsboro and Ice Indian traditions. More than a cul- social fabric of our community.
and volunteers. Royal and Daawat Gola Express. tural celebration, South Brunswick The IACFNJ Executive Com-
Basmati Rice, represented by LT Beyond the festivities, South Garba fostered meaningful connec- mittee, Board of Trustees, organiz-
Foods, sponsored the Best Dress and Brunswick Garba 2026 served as a tions, promoted mutual respect, and ing team, and volunteers worked
Best Dance competitions. Middlesex powerful celebration of cultural her- strengthened the bonds that make diligently to ensure the event ran
County Cultural Arts, Patel Broth- itage, diversity, and community uni- Central New Jersey a more inclusive smoothly. The organization extends
ers, OHM International, Dr. Navin ty. Bringing together thousands of and connected community. With its heartfelt gratitude to all sponsors,
Mehta, Arista Care, MP Engineers, people across generations and back- more than two decades of commu- supporters, volunteers, media and
and Ruby Memorial were among the grounds, the event created a vibrant nity service, IACFNJ continues to community members whose dedica-
major supporters. Reshma Nangia space where families strengthened build bridges across cultures, pre- tion and overwhelming participation
Heritage Studio of Princeton gener- cultural ties, younger generations serve India’s rich heritage for future made the celebration a tremendous
ously provided prizes recognizing the connected with their Indian roots, generations, and demonstrate how success.

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