ADVERTISEMENTs
India participates in Atlanta’s 6th Annual Beloved Community International Expo
India booth featured Yoga, mehndi, and cultural displays.
-
Pranavi Sharma - Wed, 17, Sep 2025
- 23:57 EDT
- 11
Community members and Gandhi Foundation members attended the event. / Antony Thaliath, Executive Director Gandhi Foundation USA and Subash Razdan
The 6th Annual Beloved Community International Expo took place on Sept. 1 at Sweet Auburn Avenue in Atlanta, with the Consulate General of India, the Gandhi Foundation of USA (GFUSA), and local organizations presenting cultural programs and exhibits.
The event, supported by the Mayor of Atlanta and the King family, highlighted themes of peace, unity, diversity, and community. Subash Razdan, chair of GFUSA, thanked participants for their role in the expo. “On behalf of the Gandhi Foundation of USA, I extend my deepest gratitude to the Consulate General of India and its officials, the King family and staff, the Mayor of Atlanta, the Gandhi Foundation of USA team, volunteers and the talented performing artists for your unflinching support,” Razdan said.
He added that Yoga sessions, mehndi art, Indian cuisine, and cultural contributions “added meaning and inspiration to the occasion, leaving a lasting impression on all who attended".
ALSO READ: Antariksh brings Bollywood rock fusion to Houston
India booth featured Yoga, mehndi, and cultural displays. / Antony Thaliath, Executive Director Gandh Foundation USA and Subash RazdanAt the India booth, visitors engaged with displays on heritage, tourism, and Yoga. Volunteers applied mehndi designs to attendees, while the consulate showcased books, brochures, and cultural items. Members of the Indian American community, including representatives of the consulate, posed for photographs at the stall.
Photos from the expo show Gandhi Foundation members beside a banner of Mahatma Gandhi, the consulate’s cultural stall with Indian flags and brochures, and community members in traditional attire interacting with visitors. Volunteers applied mehndi to attendees’ hands and performed on stage.
Razdan said the collaboration reflected the spirit of the expo. “Your dedication, collaboration, and enthusiasm helped showcase the values of peace, unity, diversity and community that this event celebrates,” he noted.
The Beloved Community International Expo is held annually to bring together different cultures and communities in Atlanta through performances, exhibitions, and shared traditions.
Related
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
E Paper
ADVERTISEMENT
.jpg)
Video
Comments
Start the conversation
Become a member of New India Abroad to start commenting.
Sign Up Now
Already have an account? Login