"Indian cultural traditions—artistic, culinary, spiritual—have enriched and become part of the fabric of our shared culture as Americans, here in the Lehigh Valley, across Pennsylvania, and in every corner of our nation. India Heritage Day is a wonderful opportunity to come together with our Indian-American neighbors in celebration of these indelible contributions to our community and our country."

Congresswoman
Susan Wild

"The Indian community is a vibrant part of the cultural life of the Lehigh Valley. We welcome India Heritage Day in Arts Park and in the museum as a way for all to explore the rich heritage of the arts of India in our community and in the world."

David Mickenberg

President and CEO of the Allentown Art Museum

"What a great event for Arts Park and for Downtown Allentown. With food, art, crafts, music, and live performances, IHD truly was a rich celebration of culture—of Indian culture, of course, and of the diverse arts and culture here in the greater Lehigh Valley. We were thrilled to welcome festivalgoers into the Museum to experience our exhibiit of Indian sculpture, Avatars of the Hindu Gods, and look forward to opening our doors to the Festival for years to come."

Chris Potash

Allentown Art Museum Program Director

"Many came out during India Heritage Day Sunday, August 19, 2018 at Allentown’s Arts Park. The new free event paid tribute and celebrated the rich culture and heritage of India. Activities included Indian dance lessons, yoga sessions and creating rangoli sand art creations."

Rick Kintzel

THE MORNING CALL

"The 2018 India Heritage Festival was an amazing event filled with beautiful colors, music, dance, food, and exotic culture. As a first time event in the Arts Park in Allentown, it was well attended and a huge success. As a resident I hope to attend again and again."

"From Day 1, I had no doubts that 2018 India Heritage Day will be a great success; I was impressed by the commitment and passion of Vindya and her team of dedicated volunteers to bring together various organizations representing the Lehigh Valley Indian American community. I am especially thankful to Upside Allentown, the Cultural Coalition of Allentown, and the Allentown Art Museum for sponsoring the event, and the larger Lehigh Valley community for embracing such multicultural activities in our region."

Pattabi Neelakantan

Chairman, Board of Trustees, The Hindu Temple Society

"The India Heritage Day was a wonderful addition to Downtown Allentown in 2018. The music, the dance, the tastes, the artwork all brought a unique cultural event to the Arts Park allowing Allentown residents the opportunity to engage with a new experience, while members of the Lehigh Valley Indian community connected with Allentown in new and exciting ways. As the Cultural Coalition, the India Heritage Day was a perfect addition to our calendar and programming mission to create vibrant and inescapable Arts in Allentown."

Cultural Coalition of Allentown