Several members of the Indian-American community and diaspora gathered here to celebrate the festival of lights Deepavali at a special event hosted by the Uttar Pradesh Association of North America (UPANA). The special commemoration held in New Jersey included cultural dance and performances by students of the Kalashri School of Arts. UPANA Founder and Chairman Rakesh Agarwal extended Deepavali wishes to the diaspora on the occasion. The UP (Uttar Pradesh) Association of North America is a nonprofit organization and is focussed on the preservation and promotion of the cultural and social heritage of the north Indian states. (This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)

Source: The North Africa Journal November 03, 2021 05:09 UTC