USA
HindiUSA’s 2nd Annual Cultural Event draws enthusiastic crowd. It was its 2nd annual cultural event held on Sunday, April 14th, 2024.
The festivities kicked off with a warm welcome from HindiUSA Saint Louis founders, Mayank Jain and Dr. Anshu Jain. The event’s chief guest was Sanjeev Pal, Consul for Press, Information & Cultural Affairs, Chicago.
Invited guests – Parkway Schools board President Jeff Todd, Board member Deborah Hopper, Superintendent Keith Martin, Rockwood School District Vice President Tamarah Rhomberg, and Board director Kary Bachert.
Special acknowledgments were extended to Riz Khan from Little Angels Foundation, Dr. Linda Ogbah Faas, President of the African Chamber of Commerce, St. Louis, Annie Mable,
Project Manager for World Trade Center/St. Louis Mosaic Project, Sharon Huber, owner of West Newsmagazine & MidRivers News Magazine. Debbie Shaw, President Progress 64 West & VP Enterprise Bank & Trust, Laura Sagger from West Newsmagazine, and City of Chesterfield, MO Council members Mr. Gary Sriperumbudoor & Merrell Hansen.
The event showcased Indian culture through 21 captivating performances by 130 talented HindiUSA students. The retelling of ancient epics like Holika & Ramayana left the audience spellbound.
Attendees enjoyed the cultural experience, indulging in vibrant shopping for jewelry, clothing, and savoring delectable Indian street food. The event was hosted by emcees Meghna Lunkad and Shuchi Khandelwal.