News York's Iconic Empire State Building Lights Up Orange To Mark Diwali Festivity

To be in tune with the theme of ¡°Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,¡± meaning, the world is one family, the Federation of Indian Associations collaborated with the Empire State Realty Trust to illuminate the New York Empire State Building orange to mark Diwali.

In an online statement, organisers said, "This incredible illumination has won the hearts of growing Indian American community as well as global tourists."

In celebration of #Diwali & the @FIANYNJCTorg, our lights will shine in orange tonight.
?: @javanng pic.twitter.com/tONsiD65ie

¡ª Empire State Bldg (@EmpireStateBldg) November 7, 2018

"The mainstream American Society and U.S. Congress have already recognised the majestic contribution of the Indian American community in all areas with distinction and as a result, the U.S. Postal Department issued a Special Diwali Stamp, few years back,¡± FIA states in a press release.

Empire State Realty Trust and FIA together have already illuminated Empire State Building in each August symbolising celebration of India¡®s Independence Day for almost over two decades.

Here's how New Yorkers reacted to the news.

#1

Excited to see the Empire State Building lit in the color orange for the celebration of Diwali, the Festival of Lights! Thank you @EmpireStateBldg....means a lot ?? Happy Diwali! #Diwali2018 #nyc #empirestatebuilding @ABC7NY pic: @davealter pic.twitter.com/hwcSexvgSh

¡ª Naveen Dhaliwal (@NaveenDhaliwal) 8 November 2018