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Stamford, CT
Global Organization of People of Indian Origin – Connecticut Chapter (GOPIO-CT) has been participating in the Annual Stamford Day Celebration for the last three years. Stamford Day is a celebration of Stamford’s history and diversity. Stamford was founded on May 16th, 1641, 383 years ago and has grown into one of the most diverse cities in the country.
Stamford Mayor’s Multicultural Council and Mill River Park Collaborative organized Stamford Day 2024, as a free, fun, family-friendly event celebrating the rich history and cultural diversity of Stamford through presentations, activities, art, music, and dance on Sunday, June 2nd at Mill River Park in Stamford.
GOPIO-CT put together a fabulous program of dances from India performed by five dance groups and coordinated by Program Chair Mrs. Yaashi Jhangiani. Most non-profit civic, cultural and educational groups from Southern Connecticut participated in the festival. Indian American community had the largest participation with 40 dancers.
GOPIO-CT’s Exec VP Mahesh Jhangiani spoke about the chapter at the event which has been serving the Southern Connecticut community for the last 18 years. It includes raising funds for various charities, sponsoring soup kitchens at the New Covenant Center of Stamford and raising funds by participating in the annual walkathon for Bennet Cancer Center which provides help to Cancer patients and their families.
Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons spoke at the event and thanked all community groups for participating. A large crowd attended the celebration which had ethnic dances from different communities.
Mill River Park is located in Downtown Stamford and is like Central Park for Stamford.
