New York’s iconic Empire State Building illuminated orange to celebrate Diwali
New York:
The Empire State Building, New York City’s iconic destination, has been lit in orange to commemorate Diwali – the festival of lights.
The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) of the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, the leading umbrella community organization in the United States, in partnership with the Empire State Building, marked the festival of lights by illuminating the iconic Manhattan building in orange on Friday.
“Happy #Diwali from New York! We are joining @FIANYNJCTorg in celebrating the Festival of Lights by turning on our own all-orange lights tonight!” A tweet from the Empire State Building said.
Happy #Diwali from NYC!
We join @FIANYNJCTorg celebrating the festival of lights by turning on our own all orange lights tonight! #ESBright
📷: filipspinka / IG pic.twitter.com/6QKyZlNHsF
– Empire State Building (@EmpireStateBldg) November 13, 2020
The FIA said it is also serving 10,000 hot meals in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut as part of the Diwali Soup & Kitchen ‘initiative, aimed at raising awareness of Indian tradition, culture and customs related to the festival to a diverse audience.
FIA President Ankur Vaidya pitched the idea of Diwali Soup & Kitchen ‘, which was lauded by Indian Consul General in New York Randhir Jaiswal for reaching and serving humanity.
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