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Oak Tree Road Celebrates Its First-Ever Diwali

with Grand Festivities and Community Spirit

Organized by Renascent Media under its #OakTreeStories initiative, the landmark

celebration was proudly presented by Title Sponsor Raj Jewels Bansal Group

NEERAJ DHAR
ISELIN, NJ

ak Tree Road, the heart of New Jersey’s vi-
brant South Asian community, came alive
Owith lights, music, culture and celebration
on Sunday, October 25, as thousands of visitors
joined the first-ever Diwali celebration organized
on the iconic street.
Organized by Renascent Media under its
#OakTreeStories initiative and presented by Title
Sponsor Raj Jewels Bansal Group, the celebration
marked the second major event under the initia-
tive, which is dedicated to promoting local busi-
nesses, celebrating cultural heritage and building
a Cleaner, Greener and Stronger Oak Tree Road.
Held at the Raj Jewels parking lot, the event
brought together families, local businesses, na-
tional brands, artists and community members for
a spectacular celebration featuring live Ramleela,
cultural performances, celebrity hosts, music and
exciting giveaways.
Spectacular Ramleela, Celebrity Hosts and Festive
Entertainment
A major highlight was the spectacular live
Ramleela presented by Pandit Satya Narayan
Charka and 40 classically trained artists, bringing
the timeless story of Lord Ram to life through ex-
pressive dance, elaborate costumes and English
narration.
The celebration was hosted by celebrity Radio
Guru Kulraaj Anand, influencers Aarti Mohindru
and Milie Rajput, and RJ Sidhhi of Radio Mirchi,
who kept the audience entertained throughout the
festivities.
Popular influencers Tima Deol and Shilpa
Narula also attended. Together with host and influ-
encer Milie Rajput, they added to the excitement
and extended the celebration’s reach through so-
cial media.
Jewels Bansal Group gave away four gold bars, which also featured a community cleanup drive
Local Businesses and National Brands Add Excitement while Suhag Jewelers contributed a diamond ring. and the unveiling of a beautifully painted public
with Giveaways
The celebration witnessed enthusiastic partic- Participating national brands, including Gu- bench. Together, these events reflect Renascent
ruNanda, Shan Foods, Tea India and National
ipation from Oak Tree Road businesses and lead- Retail Solutions (NRS), engaged with attendees Media’s vision for #OakTreeStories, a community
initiative celebrating cultural heritage, supporting
ing national brands, reinforcing the #OakTree- through complimentary product sampling, promo- local businesses and encouraging neighborhood
Stories mission of supporting local commerce and tional giveaways and interactive brand experiences. beautification.
connecting businesses with the community. Free mehndi also added a festive touch for visitors. Tanvi Prenita Chandra, Founder and President
Suhag Jewelers, Shalimar Foods, Khasiyat,
A special thank you to Atithi Kathiawadi
Biba, Payal Beauty Parlor, Chawpatty, Bombay Restaurant for generously sponsoring meals for of Renascent Media, shared: “Oak Tree Road is
more than a shopping destination. It is the heart
Spice, Bhutala Emporium, Simran Exclusive and the performing artists and talent. of our South Asian community and represents the
HAB Bank supported the festivities, with local dreams and entrepreneurial spirit of generations.
businesses contributing gift cards and special give- Building a Cleaner, Greener and Stronger Oak Tree Road
aways. The Diwali celebration followed the success- Through #OakTreeStories, our vision is to bring
Adding to the excitement, Title Sponsor Raj ful Bollywood Jamming event on October 10, Continued on next page... >>

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