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The Bihar Jharkhand Association of North America (BJANA) successfully organized a vibrant celebration of Jharkhand Diwas and Jan Jatiya Gaurav Diwas, honoring Jharkhand’s cultural heritage, its tribal legacy, and the enduring contributions of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. The program brought together dignitaries, community leaders, youth performers, and supporters for a powerful cultural showcase.
The event opened with registration and refreshments, followed by an engaging video highlighting Jharkhand’s natural beauty, cultural performance, and facilitation.
Emcee Sarika Dubey welcomed all guests and set a high and inspiring tone to kick off the celebration of Jharkhand Diwas and Jan Jatiya Gaurav Diwas. She highlighted the rich history, resilience, and immense contributions of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, reminding the audience of his pivotal role in India’s freedom struggle and his lasting impact on tribal pride and identity.
Sarika’s opening remarks provided a meaningful and emotional foundation for the program, emphasizing the importance of honoring tribal heritage and celebrating Jharkhand’s cultural roots.
The Consul General of India, Mr. Binaya Srikanta Pradhan, thanked the community for its enthusiastic participation and urged everyone to promote tourism in Jharkhand actively. He emphasized the value of sharing expertise, knowledge exchange, innovation, and community-driven ideas for the development and well-being of Jharkhand, as well as supporting social and charitable initiatives.
A short documentary on Bhagwan Birsa Munda honored the legendary tribal freedom fighter whose courage, sacrifice, and leadership continue to inspire generations.
The cultural segment featured “Ulgulan,” a thematic performance dedicated to the life and legacy of Birsa Munda, followed by “Tribal Tarang,” a vibrant folk dance capturing the joy and tradition of Jharkhand’s Karma Festival.
Later in the program, BJANA President Mr. Sanjeev Singh addressed the gathering, expressing profound gratitude to Consul General Binaya Pradhan and the Consulate General of India for their invaluable collaboration in celebrating Jharkhand Diwas.
He thanked all participants for presenting a culturally rich and meaningful program that showcased the efforts of Jharkhand’s freedom fighters and honored the legacy of Birsa Munda.
Mr. Singh also conveyed his appreciation to the entire community for its unwavering support and extended heartfelt encouragement to the youth for their enthusiastic participation in various performances.
BJANA Vice President Priti Kashyap also expressed her gratitude to all participants, applauding the beautiful performances and encouraging everyone to showcase Jharkhand’s rich cultural identity with passion and dedication. Ms. Kashyap has expressed her thanks to the entire executive committee for their efforts in successfully executing the program.
A special felicitation ceremony honored six distinguished community members for their outstanding achievements and contributions:
• Ms. Sweta Tewary
• Dr. Ramesh Pandey
• Ms. Anita Pathak
• Mr. Mukesh Jha
• Dr. Sanjiv Sharma
• Mr. Lakhendra Dangi
Each honoree shared brief reflections on their work and dedication to community service.
The event concluded with remarks, a warm Vote of Thanks delivered by Mr. Dipen Banerjee, and a group photograph capturing the spirit of unity and celebration. Attendees enjoyed refreshments as the program came to a memorable and uplifting close.
Other BJANA leaders and senior community members present were Rajendra Prasad, Dr. Avinash Gupta, Rajiv Akhaury, and Alok Kumar. They expressed their gratitude and congratulated the community members.
BJANA expresses deep gratitude to all volunteers, performers, community members, and dignitaries whose contributions made the celebration a resounding success. The association remains committed to promoting the cultural heritage of Bihar and Jharkhand and strengthening community engagement across North America.
