GOPIO to celebrate Indian Independence in Connecticut

Philanthropist and community leader Joseph Simon will be honored with Liberty Award.

Poster of the event / Courtesy photo

Global Organization of People of Indian Origin-Connecticut chapter (GOPIO-CT) has joined hands with Stamford City and Mill River Park Collaborative to host India Festival, to celebrate India's 79th Independence Day, in Stamford.

The Aug. 10 celebrations would kick off with hoisting of the American, Indian and Connecticut flags. Following the flag hoisting, there will be an official ceremony to celebrate the Indian Independence Day.

India’s Consul General in New York Binaya Srikanta Pradhan will be the Chief Guest of the event. The celebration will also be attended by Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons, Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling, Connecticut State Majority Leader Bob Duff and Senate Deputy Majority Leader Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox and State Representatives Hector Arzeno and Rep. Hubert Delany.

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The day would feature kite flying, folk and classical dances of India, music and Bollywood dances. Stalls for Indian food, art and craft, clothing etc. will also be set-up.

As part of the celebration, 2025 Indian Independence Liberty Award will be awarded to Joseph Simon from Darien, Connecticut. Simon is a technology professional focused on the media sector and has held senior roles at both US and European companies.

He has contributed to a variety of charitable organizations - including as a board member, disbursement panelist and trustee for GOPIO-CT, Asha for education - NYC and the Community Fund of Darien.

Simon is also the founder of the Stamford Cricket Club Mad Dogs. He's also the chairman of a social impact company - FIA Global, based out of Gurgaon, India.

2025 Indian Independence Liberty Award winner Joseph Simon / Courtesy photo

At the ceremony, GOPIO-CT will recognize all 2025 high school graduates from the Connecticut School Systems.

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