New York's Iconic Empire State Building Lit Up In Orange To Celebrate Diwali
The United States' (US) iconic Empire State Building was lit up in orange lights to commemorate and celebrate the holy festival of Diwali which is renowned world over as the festival of lights.
The United States' iconic Empire State Building was lit up in orange lights to commemorate and celebrate the festival of Diwali which is known the world over as the festival of lights.
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The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) of the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, the leading umbrella community organisation in the US, partnering with the Empire State Building, marked the festival of lights by illuminating the iconic Manhattan building in orange on Friday.
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"Happy #Diwali from NYC! We're joining @FIANYNJCTorg in celebrating the festival of lights by turning our own lights all orange tonight! a tweet by Empire State Building said.
Happy #Diwali from NYC!
¡ª Empire State Building (@EmpireStateBldg) November 13, 2020
We¡¯re joining @FIANYNJCTorg in celebrating the festival of lights by turning our own lights all orange tonight! #ESBright
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FIA said it also served 10,000 hot meals in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut under the initiative ¡®Diwali Soup & Kitchen¡¯, aimed at taking Indian tradition, culture and customs related to the festival to a diverse audience.
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FIA Chairman Ankur Vaidya floated the idea for the ¡®Diwali Soup & Kitchen¡¯, which was lauded by India's Consul General in New York Randhir Jaiswal for reaching and serving humanity.
Mark your calendar - we¡¯ve got you covered back-to-back!
¡ª Diwali Times Square (@DiwaliTS) November 11, 2020
Here¡¯s the list of events to keep your Diwali entertained!
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The festival would be celebrated over the next three days, virtually at Times Square. The Consulate General of India, New York, shared the details of the events on its official Facebook page: 'Lighting of diyas, a local talent show and international performances - lots to look forward to.
Only 1 day to go for the most awaited event of the year - "Diwali at Times Square 2020" The celebrations begin tomorrow - Nov 12! #DiwaliatTimesSquare'
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