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Indian Mango Festival to showcase Kesar, Langra in NYC
The event comes as exports of Indian mangoes to the US have already surpassed last year's levels.
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Malvika Choudhary - Mon, 22, Jun 2026
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Indian Mango Festival / X/ @IndiainNewYork
The Consulate General of India in New York will host the Indian Mango Festival on June 23, showcasing two of India's most popular mango varieties – Kesar and Langra – at Time Out Market, Union Square.
According to the Consulate, the festival will be held on June 23 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Time Out Market, Union Square, New York. Visitors will have an opportunity to sample the two mango varieties, which the mission said are "handpicked at peak ripeness."
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"The Consulate General of India, New York, invites you to the Indian Mango Festival – a celebration of the King of Fruits," the mission said in a social media post. It added that attendees would be able to "savor two of India's finest varieties, Kesar & Langra" and "taste the best mangoes in the world."
The Consulate General of India, New York, invites you to the Indian Mango Festival - a celebration of the King of Fruits.
— India in New York (@IndiainNewYork) June 22, 2026
Savor two of India’s finest varieties, Kesar & Langra, handpicked at peak ripeness.
Time Out Market, Union Square
June 23, 2026 | 12–5 PM
Come taste the… pic.twitter.com/fJwy3LNmKO
The event comes amid growing demand for Indian mangoes in the United States. According to the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), India's mango exports have expanded to more than 45 countries this season, with shipments to the US already surpassing last year's total before the export season has concluded.
Indian diplomatic missions and export promotion agencies have increasingly organized mango-tasting and promotional events across the United States to boost awareness of Indian fruit exports.
Earlier this month, a similar showcase in Seattle brought together importers, retailers and consumers amid rising interest in Indian mango varieties.
India is the world's largest producer of mangoes, with annual output exceeding 26 million metric tonnes and more than 1,000 known varieties. Kesar, known for its saffron-colored pulp and sweetness, and Langra, prized for its distinctive flavor and aroma, are among the country's most popular export varieties.
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