Summary
Governor Kathy Hochul watched and praised the community’s vibrant spirit.
Actors Pooja Hegde and Adivi Sesh rode on bright floats, waving flags.
Music, dance, and Indian food filled the streets after the march.
Key Points
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The 44th India Day Parade took place on Madison Avenue in New York
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About 200,000 people participated or cheered from the sidewalks
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Theme: "Harmony in Heritage" – showing how different cultures can live together
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Marked India’s 80th and United States’ 250th years of independence
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Included 36 floats, school bands, police band, and a street festival with Indian cuisine
New Words to Learn
9 wordsdiaspora
people from one country living in another country
heritage
the customs, art, and history that a group shares
vibrant
full of lively energy and color
anti-colonial
opposing control by another country
festivities
joyful celebrations or events
representations
showing different groups or ideas
NGOs
non‑profit groups that help people or the environment
anniversaries
special days that remember how many years have passed
contributions
helpful actions or gifts from people
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