ASIAN INDIAN AMERICANS OF CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA (AIACPA)
CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE
  

A Community Fair, India Day
Saturday, August 5th 2023
10 AM – 7 PM at HACC
One HACC Dr, Harrisburg, PA
Free Admission, Free Parking and Open to All

Students of all ages can participate in Math24 and Robotics competition and win 1st, 2nd and 3rd trophies. 

• Math 24th Registration

• Robotics Registration

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• Vendor registration Information

• Invitation to Perform 

INFORMATION ABOUT THE  PARADE
  

India Day is a community fair which showcase Indian culture, traditions, and heritage.  This year, the community fair will take place on August 5th at HACC, Harrisburg from 10am to 7pm.  The fair promotes unity, cultural exchange, and pride among the Indian community while inviting people from other community to experience and appreciate Indian culture.
 
During this fair, we are planning for a wide range of activities and attractions that highlight different aspects of Indian culture. These may include cultural performances, local food stalls, vendor stalls, kids’ activities, guest speakers, community engagement and state parade.  In this email, we will cover the Parade.
 
We appreciate the following local leading organizations for their participation in the parade:
  

• Annandam, HARI

• Association for Greater Harrisburg North Indians (AGHNI)

• Asian Indian Americans of Central PA (AIACPA)

• Association of Bengalis in Harrisburg Area (ABHA)

• Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC)

• Harrisburg Gujarati Association of CPA (HGAofCPA)

• Harrisburg Kannada Association (Hakka)

• Harrisburg Odia Family (Odisha)

• Harrisburg Nepali Families

• Maharashtra Mandal Central PA (MMCPA)

• Penn State University, Harrisburg Campus

• Professional Women and Women Entrepreneurs (POWER)

• Sampriti- Cultural Society of Central Pennsylvania

 
India is known for its vibrant and diverse culture, and one of the ways this diversity is celebrated is through parades.  Parades in India often coincide with various festivals, cultural events, or national celebrations, and each state has its own unique traditions and customs associated with these parades.  This year, the theme of parade is Cinema.
 
India has a rich and vibrant film industry, which produces the largest number of films in the world. Besides Bollywood, there are several regional film industries in different states of India that have their own distinct styles and contribute significantly to Indian cinema.  Regional industries have unique storytelling, powerful performances, melodious music, and magnificent productions.  Parade participating organizations will highlight some of the regional film industries and Bollywood.
 
This colorful cultural parade will give you India’s tour.
 
Please click here to watch 2022 Parade video.
  

INFORMATION ABOUT  VENDORS
  

This year, there will be twelve food vendors with a varied range of flavor and dishes for you to try. All vendors are local to Greater Harrisburg Area so you may already know the great taste from most of them and if not, this is great opportunity to know and support your local business.  

Indian cuisine encompasses a wide variety of regional cuisines native to India. Given the range of diversity in culture and traditions, these cuisines vary significantly from each other. This event provides the opportunity to explore and taste many of the traditional Indian dishes. You can expect to find favorites like samosas, biryani, dosas, kebabs, and various sweets.

There are more than 45 non-food vendors.  You will find Indian handicrafts, and other creative expressions that reflect the diverse artistic traditions of India.  Local vendors and businesses will have stalls selling Indian clothing, jewelry, accessories, home decor items, and other products.

INFORMATION ABOUT  ENTERTAINMENT
  

Entertainment @ India Day

India Day fair is on August 5th 10AM-7PM at HACC. As always this year too we have a lineup of activities which will keep you entertained for the whole day with variety of entertainment programs.

Outdoor Entertainment Program (1:30 PM – 6:00 PM) – The local talent will be performing live on stage where you can enjoy a scintillating and mesmerizing show of over 125 super talented performers in more than 15 dance routines. There will be live music, live singing, dancing and live band playing all day long.  

Special Performances (All day) – Nope, we are not done yet! To add more flavor and energy to the awaited India Day, there will be Surprise performances to celebrate 30 years of AIACPA and a flash mob which will make you join them. So do not miss it! Afterall you are going to experience vibrant colorful India on this day with no cost.

Price is Right

Opportunity to Win amazing prizes throughout the day by participating in the ‘Price is Right’ contest. 

Entry to the fair is FREE!

Stop by at the Information booth to get all the details of entertainment programs and the performers. 

Please click here to watch 2023 Audition video.

1. Vendor Information and Registration

2. Entertainments Registration

3. Singers Registration