Nashville, TN – ONE India Association of Nashville to host India Day Sat. Aug. 10 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Nashville Public Square Park. Mayor Freddie O’ Connell officially proclaimed August 10 as India Cultural Heritage Day, emphasizing the importance and recognition of the Indian community in Nashville.
“Our diversity is one of our greatest strengths in Nashville, and India Day serves a reminder of all the rich cultural contributions Nashvillians of Indian heritage have made to our city and the world,” stated Mayor Freddie O’Connell.
Festivities of this premiere event will include live music, dance, Indian food trucks and vendors as well as a parade on Deaderick St, between 3rd & 6th Ave. The event is free and open to the public.
“We welcome all of Nashville to experience the beauty, culture and flavors of India,” stated Vikas Jain, Vice President of IAN. “All ages can look forward to an afternoon of festivities as they are immersed into Indian culture.”
Included in the lineup of events is a meet and greet with Bollywood actress Mallika Sherawat and more. For more information, visit iantn.org/india-day.
ABOUT The India Association of Nashville (IAN)
The India Association of Nashville (IAN), a nonprofit organization established in 1962 as a representative body for Indian Americans in Nashville, now numbering approximately 30,000, has evolved alongside the community’s diverse cultural, linguistic, and religious facets. This evolution has led to the formation of over 25 regional associations in Nashville, collectively representing the unity of India, we call it ONE INDIA. Throughout these years, IAN has played a crucial role in advocacy for the community and in supporting various initiatives that benefit both the country and its people.
