South Asians receive overwhelming support for 4th of July Celebration in Edison, NJ
Edison, NJ: Prominent public officials, Leading community leaders and business owners extended their full support to the forthcoming US Independence Day celebration scheduled to be held on 4th of July at the sprawling Municipal Park, also known as Papaianni Park near Edison Municipal Complex in Edison, NJ. “Edison Township is going to witness a great event being organized by the South Asian community”, said Toni Ricigliano, Mayor of Edison. “Both USA and India won their independence from the British. It is heartening to know that the people of South Asian community are as enthusiastic about celebrating the Independence Day of USA as they celebrate India’s Independence Day on 15th August every year.” The Mayor of Edison along with NJ Senator Sam Thompson, Upendra Chivukula and a number of county and local officials made their appearances to express their support at a kick-off function organized by South Asian Community Outreach, a not-for-profit organization spearheading the celebrations. “This celebration is very significant as it is an expression of love and faith of the South Asian community, whose members have contributed a great deal in sustaining the economy of New Jersey”, said State Senator Thompson. Sam Khan, Founder of the SACO pointed out […]
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