A proud moment for India, the first time in history, India’s national flag will be hoisted at the iconic Time Square in New York. A leading diaspora group in the US is behind this event that has thrilled millions of Indians in the US.
In a statement, the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) of the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut said that it “will be creating history” on August 15, 2020 by “hosting the first-ever flag hoisting ceremony at Times Square” to commemorate India’s Independence Day.
“It will be the first time ever that India’s tricolour will be unfurled at the iconic venue in all its glory,” the organisation said, adding that Consul General of India in New York Randhir Jaiswal will be the Guest of Honour at the event.
The FIA said this year’s Independence Day celebrations will include the flag-hoisting ceremony at Times Square and the annual tradition of illuminating the Empire State Building in hues of the tricolour – orange, white and green.
The Empire State lighting ceremony will be held on August 14.
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