Republic Day of INDIA 2016 Celebration

Team IAALV Cordially Invites You to

67th Republic Day of India Celebration

in the Valley

January 31, 2016

1PM to 5PM

Alumnae Theater, Cedar Crest College (New venue)

100 College Drive, Allentown, PA18104

Cultural Program: 1PM to 2:30PM -::- Quiz: 2:30PM to 4PM -::- Social & Snacks: 4PM to 5PM

Quiz online registration is open now. Visit: iaalv.org/quiz

On 26 January 1950, world’s largest democracy adopted the constitution. Republic Day honors the date on which the Constitution of India came into force on 26 January 1950 replacing the GAC (Government of India Act) 1935 as the governing document of India. The Constitution was adopted by the INDIA CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY (ICA) on 26th November 1949, and it was come into effect on just after 2 months i.e. on 26th January 1950 with a democratic government system.

New Milestone

AN IMPORTANT MILESTONE REACHED IN MORE THAN 50 YEARS OF OUR PRESENCE IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY! 

Dear Esteemed Members of Our Community:

Lehigh Valley Indian-Americans have reached an important milestone in more than 50 years of their presence in the Lehigh Valley and achieved a new momentum in reaching a goal for second generation and generations to come.

A sign – Indian American Assoc. of LV – at the intersection of Rt 33 & Wm Penn Highway – has been installed by Penndot. IAALV adopted this intersection in 2014 to be a part of Great American Clean-up of PA.DSC03614

This was possible because of the alliance IAALV recently formed with the LV Kannada Group and the volunteer support of LV Gujarati Brahmin Samaj. We owe it to Prof Balakrishna Rao for his tireless service to make this possible on behalf of 7000 plus Lehigh Valley Indian-Americans.

We have established ourselves in this adopted country and now our community’s presence in the local scene through simple acts of altruism thus living up to our Mission Statement – “We care for the Community We Live In”

This is a moment of reflection for all Americans – being an integral part of local society, bridging the gaps between people of different cultures, language, race, age, background and beliefs, so that all may participate fully in the life and welfare of our home -Lehigh Valley – thus building a secure future for us all.

Look forward to have fruitful and meaningful outcomes from the various alliances that IAALV has recently formed. Let us continue to forge ahead.

Next Great American Clean-Up of PA is on Sat Oct 3.

A BIG Thank You to our regular volunteers for their ongoing commitment for this twice a year clean-up project. Last clean-up was on Sat May 23 and next Clean-up is scheduled for Oct 3rd. Please volunteer your time!

Please contact Prof. Balakrishna Rao IAALV Coordinator – Road Clean-up Project —info@iaalv.org

Ashim Bhowmick

President-IAALV

 

Foods of India – Thank You

34th Annual Foods of India Festival another Successful Indian Food Festival Offered by 2014-2015 Team IAALV

Dear Esteemed members of our community:

More than 800 Lehigh Valley residents attended the event this year at Chrin Center and they were treated once again with Indian delicacies. I’ve heard nothing but positive feedback about the event. Everyone had an absolutely fabulous time and all of our vendors were just perfect.

Thank you all once again for making it a beautiful event – Grand Success all around.
– Team IAALV

See you all in our upcoming Events Offered by Team IAALV
– Fri Aug 14 – Flag Raising at Allentown City Hall 11:30AM to 1:00PM Flag Raising at 12noon.
– Sat Aug 22 – Picnic (IAALV & AAPI jointly offers) – 10:00AM-3:00PM.