India Day 2008 in Madison, Wisconsin
A video report by Heidi M. Pascual
A video report by Heidi M. Pascual
MADISON, WI, September 6, 2008 -- Today, the Association of Indians in America
(AIA-Madison Chapter) led by Shyam Koppikar, presented its annual India Day at the
University of Madison-Library Mall along State Street, primarily to celebrate India's
independence day and share India's culture through music, food, arts and crafts, with the
Madison-area community. Youth as young as three years old performed dances and songs, and
played musical instruments. From traditional to modern, performers, including members of
Indian Graduate Students Association (UW-Madison), awed their audience with wonderful
numbers that showed their deep connection to and love for, their India roots. Several
information booths, including Combat Blindness Foundation headed by Dr. Suresh Chandra
(UW Dept. of Opthalmology), were present to inform attendees about their respective
organizations and what they do to support the needy in India and in various third-world
countries. (Watch for an upcoming exclusive interview of Dr. Chandra by Asian Wisconzine.)
Indian Americans and several guests enjoyed a beautiful day of camaraderie and sharing of
experiences in Madison. Non-Indians visibly enjoyed the entertainment and food, as well.
Below is a brief video to give our readers a sense of the beauty of Indian culture through its
music and the talents of Indian American youth in our midst.
(AIA-Madison Chapter) led by Shyam Koppikar, presented its annual India Day at the
University of Madison-Library Mall along State Street, primarily to celebrate India's
independence day and share India's culture through music, food, arts and crafts, with the
Madison-area community. Youth as young as three years old performed dances and songs, and
played musical instruments. From traditional to modern, performers, including members of
Indian Graduate Students Association (UW-Madison), awed their audience with wonderful
numbers that showed their deep connection to and love for, their India roots. Several
information booths, including Combat Blindness Foundation headed by Dr. Suresh Chandra
(UW Dept. of Opthalmology), were present to inform attendees about their respective
organizations and what they do to support the needy in India and in various third-world
countries. (Watch for an upcoming exclusive interview of Dr. Chandra by Asian Wisconzine.)
Indian Americans and several guests enjoyed a beautiful day of camaraderie and sharing of
experiences in Madison. Non-Indians visibly enjoyed the entertainment and food, as well.
Below is a brief video to give our readers a sense of the beauty of Indian culture through its
music and the talents of Indian American youth in our midst.
