Diwali Celebration At Times Square Ahead Of US Presidential Election Goes Viral; NYC Mayor Lights Diya
New York City’s Mayor Eric Adams lit the diya and kickstarted Diwali festivity at the iconic Times Square even as the crowd swelled to about 15,000 who relished various performances by global and local desi artists. Sharing his excitement over X/Twitter Mayor Eric Adams stated that the venue in the middle of the apple city was the better place to celebrate the festival of lights as it was at the crossroads of the world. Further, the mayor quipped that he was proud to be with Hindu brothers and sisters in celebration at the Diwali At Times Square event. Besides the mayor, Indian diplomat Binaya Pradhan, NYC senator Chuck Schumer, NY State’s AssemblyWoman Jenifer Rajkumar, and other dignitaries were present at the function.
What better place to celebrate the festival of lights than in the Crossroads of the World?
Proud to be with our Hindu brothers and sisters today for the annual Diwali at Times Square celebration as we push away the darkness and welcome in light all across our city. pic.twitter.com/VauEgY14IO— Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) October 20, 2024
Diwali @ TimesSquare : Indian American Community & American Friends join together at Times Square to celebrate Diwali.@narendramodi @PMOIndia @MEAIndia @IndianEmbassyUS @IndianDiplomacy @diaspora_india @binaysrikant76 pic.twitter.com/kylTXrtbni— India in New York (@IndiainNewYork) October 20, 2024
CG @binaysrikant76 joined friends from Indian-American Community & American friends to celebrate Diwali; Spl thanks to Senate Majority Leader Senator @SenSchumer , Mayor Eric Adams @NYCMayor , Assemblywoman @JeniferRajkumar for joining & to main organiser of the event Ms. Neeta… pic.twitter.com/Ul7gsLoiYb— India in New York (@IndiainNewYork) October 20, 2024
The event was all dhol dhamaka and DJ performances, with Indo-American artists enthralling the audience until late evening. One of the highlights of the Diwali At Times Square was Raja Kumari’s gig.
Only a week ago, the venue witnessed Durga Puja festivities with sight and sound. It seems like the New Yorkers will get to witness more of desi festivities with performative touch catered to the local crowd, especially the Indian diaspora. Some of these events rope in celebrities and A-listers from Bollywood as well. Perfect opportunity for desi political lobbyists to make the most of some of the lowest hanging fruits in the garb of festivities. Will we get to see Holi at Times Square too?
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