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FOI Torch By Syam Yellamraju The Festival of India Torch wended its way through the Roswell area on the morning of Saturday, July 26, 2008. The FOI Torch was ceremonially lit, amidst much rejoicing and fanfare, at the glamorous IACA's Beauty Pageant on July 19, 2008. One witnessed similar scenes of all round gaiety as FOI Torch passed through Atlanta. The torch was received by a jubilant crowd at the Riverside Park, Roswell. Good and sunny weather enabled the presence of a larger turnout of supporters than envisaged. It was very heartwarming to see the kids and senior citizens jostling in the crowd to get hold of the flag and the torch. The entire gathering excitedly carried the torch around the park and waived the Indian Flag with patriotic fervor. The pavilion was decorated with the Indian Tricolors and other fliers and festoons depicting theme India. Melodious patriotic Indian music filled the air and the yummy Indian snacks added to the all-pervasive India flavor. Everyone gathered around the pavilion spiritedly sang several patriotic songs including Saare Jahan se Accha. The president of IACA Mr.Surinder Bahl delivered a stirring speech to inspire the younger generation and to instill in them love for their great motherland. He exhorted all those present to come and be part of the Festival of India celebrations on August 16th, 2008. The program was hosted by the coordinators, Samir Doshi and Sreedevi Dasdithota and presided over by the FOI Torch coordinator, Padma Rallapalli. The event ended with the singing of the Indian and American national anthems. The Torch will travel to East Cobb Park in Marietta on Sunday, August 3rd at 9.00 AM and thereafter to Duluth on August 9 at 9am. For further information on the Festival of India Torch, please contact padma.rallapalli@yahoo.com or the program director, Syam Yellamraju at syellamraju@yahoo.com. Ph: 770 500 9202 Visit: www.myiaca.org
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