Around Town
AROUND TOWN NEWS
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College Fair brightens students’ futures
October 2019 -
The 8th Atlanta Asian American College Fair, the largest educational fair in the Asian community, was hosted by the newspaper Korea Daily Atlanta. About 2,500 students and parents attended.
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Army General addresses kids at TAMA Independence Day celebrations
October 2019 -
The Telugu Association of Metro Atlanta celebrated India's Independence Day on August 15, 2019, at TAMA’s office in Alpharetta. Even though it was a working day, more than 100 adults and kids came.
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Lakshman Gita, map to freedom from all limitations
October 2019 -
On August 15-16, 2019, Chinmaya Mission Atlanta in Norcross organized a two day Gyan Yagna on Lakshman Gita by Swami Swaroopananda, to lay “a road map to freedom from all limitations.”
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Folklore mixed with tradition at TAMA Dussehra & Bathukamma celebrations
October 2019 -
A magical splash of colors, music, dance, and joy--such was the indescribable mood set at the first-ever Dussehra & Bathukamma celebration by Telugu Association of Metro Atlanta (TAMA).
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Guidelines for Submitting Reports to Around Town
October 2019 -
How to submit reports (for publication: by 15th of the month; for timeliness: within 3-5 days from the event) about community events for Khabar Magazine's Around Town section (print/digital/website editions).
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Beloved Community International Expo
September 2019 -
The King Center in Atlanta organized its second Beloved Community International Expo. King and Gandhi were paid tributes. The free expo was a day of fun, food, entertainment, and cultural exchange.
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A bust of Gandhi installed on the lawns of the Consulate
September 2019 -
On a historic anniversary, the Consulate General of India in Atlanta welcomed Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe, President of ICCR, to unveil a bust of Mahatma Gandhi on the lawns of the Consulate.
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Tribute to Sushma Swaraj on her death
September 2019 -
Overseas Friends of BJP and Federation of Indian-American Associations of Georgia (FIA GA) organized a condolence meeting in honor of Sushma Swaraj, India’s foreign minister.
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Guru Nanak’s 550th birth anniversary celebrations
September 2019 -
Guru Nanak’s 550th birth anniversary was celebrated by the Consulate and Sikh community leaders from local gurdwaras. Attendees came from nearby states for a program of music and remembrances.
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Sri Ganapathi Sachchidananda Swami ji’s visit reverberates in Atlanta
September 2019 -
Sri Ganapathi Sachchidananda Swami’s 3-day stay in Atlanta from July 12-14, 2019 was a full one. The Datta Yoga Center (DYC) in Atlanta organized events, including a healing music concert.
