Empire State Building, Niagara falls lit-up in tricolour for India’s 72nd Independence Day Wednesday Aug 15,2018

The iconic Empire State Building and Niagara Falls were illuminated with the tricolour to mark India’s 72nd Independence Day  with the Indian diaspora in the US celebrating the occasion, showcasing the country’s rich cultural heritage and history through a plethora of events.

A special ceremony was organised at the world-famous skyscraper in New York’s midtown Manhattan for lighting it up in saffron, white and green. “Happy India Day from New York City! Together with the Federation of Indian Association, we’re honouring India’s Independence Day by recreating the Indian flag in lights tonight,” the twitter handle of the Empire State Building, the 1,454 feet-tall building with 102 stories, said in a tweet.

Consul General of India in New York Sandeep Chakravorty accompanied by Srujal Parikh, president of the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) – New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and singer Mickey Singh attended the event. The Niagara Falls, arguably the world’s most breathtaking waterfalls and one of the most visited tourist spots globally, was also illuminated in saffron, white and green to mark India’s Independence Day. The Indian diaspora in the US celebrated the Independence Day with patriotic fervour and zeal, showcasing the country’s rich cultural heritage and history through a plethora of events across America.