Written by Gauri Kshirsagar. Feb 18, 2020
IAALV celebrated the 71st Republic day of India on 26 th January 2020 at Whitaker Auditorium in Bethlehem PA.
The event coordinated by team IAALV’s collaboration along with the efforts of the program committee led by program Director Anitha Baru was a grand success with a packed auditorium by the attendees and dignitaries from the Lehigh Valley.
Guests were welcomed by kids patriotic song salutation to India ‘Vande Mataram’ with the melody of flute and keyboard music.
The youth group’s ‘Yuva’ song had lot of energy and enthusiasm. It was followed by our little singer “Pahini Vyas” singing in her cute and melodious voice.
Nandini Sikand, mesmerized the audience by Odissi classical dance performance.
The patriotism was illuminated in the auditorium from the singing performances by local talented artists Nirav Vyas, Ashwin Deshmukh, Anitha Baru, Puran Baru and Gauri Kshirsagar with lot of applause.
Shalini Khandelwal interviewed Young achievers Neil Deshmukh and Rhea Malhotra. They shared their success journey with the audience.
An insight on the work and organization of youth group of IAALV led by Nitin Laud enlightened the dignitaries and guests.
The event concluded with Family Game show, Quiz and Antakshari session with enthusiastic participation well executed by Sandeep Dhareshwar.
Guests enjoyed delicious snacks and ‘Biryani’ courtesy of Bibi’s Grocery and Mayuri Indian Cuisine.
Team IAALV would like to thank all the dignitaries and guests for their gracious presence and continued support.
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Good morning, Vijay:
I came away from our 2020 Republic Day celebration of last Sunday, very elated. Irrefutably, the event was one of the best in recent years, with increased participation and overflowing auditorium.
I say this with absolute conviction as I observed — and firmly believe that people with discerning eyes will agree with me — some noticeable enhancements in every department. The members of the newly elected Team IAALV took ownership and proffered services to the attendees with a “Midas Touch.”
I am pleased to say that the “Baton” has been passed on smoothly, and, most importantly and appropriately, to our young folks endowed with many positive attributes. I am confident that IAALV is in safe hands, and the dedication of the Team IAALV members to our community will unequivocally make a mark in this adopted country of ours.
I remain confident of this: I will see the “New Team” through their team-based efforts successfully taking tour association to even greater heights.
All the best as Team IAALV forges ahead uniting and serving Lehigh Valley’s 7,000 plus Indian-Americans irrespective of their faith and affiliations.
Ashim Bhowmick