Around Town
AROUND TOWN NEWS
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New group targets hunger in metro Atlanta and beyond
December 2019 -
On the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the "Indian American Council (IAC) for the Atlanta Community Food Bank" was launched to a packed room including government guests.
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Humanity First for disaster relief, food security and more
December 2019 -
The Georgia Humanity First Annual Dinner 2019, cosponsored by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community--Georgia, focused on local food bank needs and international disaster relief.
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Greater Atlanta Vedic Temple celebrated Dussehra Mela
December 2019 -
Greater Atlanta Vedic Temple celebrated Dussehra Mela on October 12, 2019, at 492 Harmony Grove Road, Lilburn, Georgia with a 60-foot-tall effigy of Ravana, burnt at sunset.
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Atlanta India Festival at St. Mary’s: medical camp, music, more!
December 2019 -
The free Atlanta India Festival is the largest annual outreach program of St. Mary’s Orthodox Church, Roswell. Over 1,500 attendees of all backgrounds enjoyed a medical camp, volleyball, and more.
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Gandhi’s 150th Birth Anniversary: triple celebrations on October 2, 2019
November 2019 -
The Consulate General of India in Atlanta, the Gandhi Foundation of USA, and the Atlanta Hindi theater group Dhoop Chaoon gave a three-part celebration of Gandhi's 150th birthday on October 2, 2019.
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Kalahari, the Dark Prince
November 2019 -
The Bhakti Yoga Academy of North Atlanta presented a beautiful show titled "Kalahari—The Dark Prince" (Krishna) on October 13, 2019, the auspicious night of Sharad Purnima (harvest full moon).
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Bengali Association of Greater Atlanta celebrates 40 years of Durga Puja
November 2019 -
BAGA's 40th anniversary Durga Puja was celebrated with three days of fun, food, and colorful merchandise, along with the sound of dhaak. Decoration was delicate shola work from Chandannagar.
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Folklore mixed with tradition at TAMA Dussehra & Bathukamma celebrations
November 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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First ever dhol competition at 18th annual Global Mela
November 2019 -
The 18th annual Global Mela hosted by Global Mall in Norcross/Atlanta on September 21 and 22, 2019, the largest Diwali Mela, attracted thousands, who came out to kick off the festival season.
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Atlanta Dream Mile’s 21st anniversary was a stupendous success with 3,500 participants
November 2019 -
The 21st Paramount Software Solutions Dream Mile (DM) was organized by Vibha to benefit underprivileged children. This year there were 3,500 walk/run participants and ~$330,000 raised.
