NEW YORK, NY- New York City witnessed the most amazing congregation of thousands of people on Oct 7 at the center of universe Times Square, the annual repeating itself Diwali at Times Square. Sankara Eye Foundation and Event Guru hosted a fun-filled day that highlighted cultural dances and musical performances, Diwali Bazaar and mouth-watering Indian cuisine, interactive diya lighting ceremonies and the world’s best digital fireworks display.
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The vision of the creator of Diwali at Times Square Neeta Bhasin was to showcase India’s rich culture, art, heritage and diversity which became a reality when performances of various local artists like Avish Jain, Rianjali, Masala Bhangra, Bollywood Axion, NYU Garba group, Columbia Raas Garba and the famed Shiamak Davar Group and many other groups performed. The festival started with the diya lighting ceremony on stage followed by the auspicious Ganesh Vandana by child prodigy Sparsh Shah.
“The Light-Up Times Square Concert” that commenced on stage and on the tallest screens of Times Square was attended by the glitterati and the dignitaries such as the Consul General of India Sandeep Chakravorty, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, Borough President Gale A. Brewer, among others. The concert showcased dazzling performances by some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry, Sanjeeda Sheikh and Aamir Ali, the romantic duo that has swept India away with their performances in Nach Baliye, presented scintillating dance routines. The attendees also enjoyed – ‘Chammak Chhalo’ fame maverick singer Hamsika Iyer, who made the audience dance to her tune and ‘Hey Baby’ singer Raman Mahadeva. The crowd was left gasping for more by none other than the master dancer, Terence Lewis. The event was brought to an end by the new-age performer Mickey Singh, who made the young crowd sing along.
“The Light-Up Times Square Concert” that commenced on stage and on the tallest screens of Times Square was attended by the glitterati and the dignitaries such as the Consul General of India Sandeep Chakravorty, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, Borough President Gale A. Brewer, among others. The concert showcased dazzling performances by some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry, Sanjeeda Sheikh and Aamir Ali, the romantic duo that has swept India away with their performances in Nach Baliye, presented scintillating dance routines. The attendees also enjoyed – ‘Chammak Chhalo’ fame maverick singer Hamsika Iyer, who made the audience dance to her tune and ‘Hey Baby’ singer Raman Mahadeva. The crowd was left gasping for more by none other than the master dancer, Terence Lewis. The event was brought to an end by the new-age performer Mickey Singh, who made the young crowd sing along.
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