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The Indian Association of Greater Boston (IAGB) unveiled its new details about the expanded day long event of traditional India Day celebrations as it has announced earlier this year that it is moving its celebrations from Hatch Shell to Boston's City Hall Plaza.
"Traditionally, the focus of this event has been a presentation of cultural performances," IAGB said in a statement. At the City Hall Plaza on Aug. 19, the day will be broken up into three main segments.
"The first segment will launch the first-ever IAGB’s Got Talent event. Solo and group entries will be accepted and selection for performance will be based on combination of online public voting and IAGB team evaluation," the statement said. "The second segment will be the traditional cultural performances segment. The third segment will be free-form field games that we all grew up enjoying, such as lemon-spoon, three-legged races, balloon throw for participants of all ages."
IAGB said that the venue offers a built-in stage, an open area that enables variety of activities and attractions including easy access to public transportation and Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, the Freedom Trail including multiple parking options.
The vibrant exhibition booths will be surrounding the activity from respective corners of the community.
“Commensurate with the venue, we have designed competitive options for our local advertisers and exhibitors, including early bird options till June 30th,” said the statement. “Also different at this India Day Festival is the Indian food mela. The venue offers opportunities to all restaurants and licensed food vendors to sell their unique and sumptuous Indian delicacies.”
IAGB was founded in 1962, is one the major Indian-American organization in New England serving the communities of Indian-American in the Greater Boston area, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.
The organization endeavor to foster strong Indian-American social, cultural and community presence in New England.
By Sowmya Sangam
