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GOPIO participates in ethnic festival to celebrate Stamford Day in Connecticut
The organization orchestrated a program featuring traditional dances from India, showcasing performances by five dance groups.
Indian performers at the event. / Courtesy Photo
The Connecticut Chapter of Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) participated in the Annual Stamford Day Celebration, which was organized by the Stamford Mayor’s Multicultural Council and the Mill River Park Collaborative on June.2. This event honored Stamford’s dynamic history and its diverse cultural heritage.
Stamford Day 2024, held at Mill River Park in Stamford, offered a family-friendly and free environment for attendees. The festivities included a variety of activities such as presentations, art exhibitions, musical performances, and dance showcases. These offerings provided attendees with an engaging experience that celebrated the cultural diversity and richness of Stamford.
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Dancers dressed in traditional Indian clothes. / Courtesy PhotoGOPIO-CT orchestrated a program featuring traditional dances from India, showcasing performances by five dance groups. Yaashi Jhangiani, program chair, coordinated the event. Numerous non-profit civic, cultural, and educational organizations from Southern Connecticut were represented at the festival. The Indian-American community notably had the largest participation, with 40 dancers contributing to the event's vibrant atmosphere.
Representatives of GOPIO. / Courtesy Photo
At the event, GOPIO-CT's executive vice president, Mahesh Jhangiani, addressed the audience, highlighting the chapter's longstanding commitment to serving the Southern Connecticut community for the past 18 years. He emphasized the chapter's initiatives, including fundraising for various charities, sponsoring soup kitchens at the New Covenant Center of Stamford, and participating in the annual walkathon for the Bennet Cancer Center to support cancer patients and their families.
Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons also delivered remarks, expressing gratitude to all community groups for their participation in the event.
Stamford, founded on May.16, 1641, has a rich history spanning 383 years, during which it has evolved into one of the most diverse cities in the US.
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GOPIO-CT chapter at the Annual Stamford Day Celebration. / Courtesy Photo
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