On the evening of April 16, 2014 the Consulate General of India, New York in association with 'International Punjabi Foundation' celebrated the Vaisakhi in the Consulate ballroom.

( Amb. Dyaneshwar M Mulay)

Consul General Ambassador Dnyaneshwar M. Mulay in his opening remarks informed about Consulate's flagship lecture-series "Media India 2014-15", aimed at discussing India's global image, identity, aspirations, role and projection and related themes for mainstream media, University students, youth and second generation Indian Americans. The second flagship series "State-by-State" will introduce the diversity and vibrancy of Indian states. These events are open to all provided participants' registration through  CGI website is made. Consul General also highlighted the importance of the festival of 'Vaisakhi' and how it is celebrated all over world under different names around the harvesting season.

(Prof Indrajit Singh Saluja )

           Prof Indrajit Singh Saluja speaking on behalf of 'International Punjabi Foundation' made a beautiful presentation of heritage of state of Punjab and contributions of Punjabi people around the globe through a documentary produced by 'The Indian Panorama.'

(Dr I J Singh delivering lecture)

The distinguished speaker Dr I J Singh, Professor Emeritus of anatomical sciences at New York Univeristy delivered a lecture on "Sikh Americans: Towards a More Perfect Union" and summarised his belief in Unity of faiths.

(Bhangra dance performance during the event)

The festival of Vaisakhi was celebrated with Punjabi song by Ms Prachi Makkar, Bhangra folk dances and cake cutting to celebrate the birth of Khalsa and Vaisakhi.
        

(a view of audience at the event)
           The event was attended by approximately two hundred people from different regions of India. The guests' list also included mainstream people who enjoyed the performances and lecture by Dr I J Singh. Special Correspondent for the CBS Ms Rita Cosby for whom October 11, 2010, was declared "Rita Cosby Day" in the State of New York for her "extraordinary journalism and exemplary service on behalf of her community, was also present. The festivity ended with the dinner.

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