San Antonio, TX -: In a vibrant display of community spirit, the Indian Association of San Antonio (IASA) hosted a spectacular Republic Day celebration at the IASA Community Hall.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EVENT
Flag-Hoisting Ceremony: Guest of Honor Dr. Manjulatha Badam and Chief Guest Tapasi Misra graced the occasion, followed by the rendition of the American and Indian national anthems.
Cultural Programs: Captivating fancy dress and drawing competitions enthralled audiences, showcasing the community's rich cultural heritage.
Outstanding Performances: The cultural team and expert emcees delivered exceptional performances, adding to the celebration's grandeur.
Complimentary Meals: A complimentary breakfast with tea and lunch arrangement for attendees and team members made the event a memorable one.
Membership Drive: The front desk team's successful membership drive welcomed numerous new life members to the IASA family.
NEW INITIATIVES UNVEILED
The event also marked the launch of two significant initiatives:
Sandesh Monthly Newsletter: After a hiatus of several years, IASA reintroduced its monthly newsletter, Sandesh, which was inaugurated by IASA's past president and the current Executive Committee (EC) team. To download your copy, click the link below: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AxKEE4lPx8DWtjotCQNC9u0LIxebYc0u/view Revival of Indo-American Youth Association (IAYA): IASA also revived the Indo-American Youth Association (IAYA), aiming to provide a platform for the younger generation to connect, learn, and grow.IASA PRESIDENT LAUDS TEAM EFFORTSAccording to Mr. Rajaguru, President of the Indian Association of San Antonio, the event's success was a direct result of his team's hard work and dedication. 'I'm incredibly proud of our team's efforts in making this Republic Day celebration a resounding success,' he said.
IASA Republic Day 2025Whole Event lead: Dr. Richa Misra; Co-Lead: Mr. Sabu Jhon; Venue Manage Mr. Bijay Kumar Parida; Sponser n Func Mr. Jayanta Das; Digital Media: Mr. Sidharth Mohapatra; co lead: Brijesh; Marketing: Mrs. Ramani Raghunath; Social Media: Mrs. Neha Bhartiya; Cultural Coordinstion: Dr. Kreshjenie Chandirasegar; co lead:Mr. Yuvraj Singh; AV Setup: Mr. Brijesh Parihar; co lead: Mr. Amit Paul; Emcee: Mrs Neha Bhartiya; co lead: Mrs. Sheela Ramanan; Decoration: Mrs. Sumitha Mudaliyaar; co lead : Mrs. Priyankav Kaushik, Mrs.SudhaSree Rajaguru; Inventory/shop: Mrs. Ramani Raghunathan; Vendor Manage: Mr. Sabu John; Food: Mr. Prateek Mitra; co lead: Selvagiri Arunagiri; Membership Drive/ Front Desk: Mrs. Pressanna Parackal, Mrs. Usha Pramod; Insurance: Mr. Rajguru Paramaswamy; Parking: Mr. Thiliph; co lead: Mr. Arya Singh; News coverage Mrs. Sheela Ramanan; co lead: Mr. Bijay Kumar Parida Venue Manage: Mr. Bijay Kumar Parida
A RESOUNDING SUCCESS
The Republic Day event at the IASA hall was a testament to the Indian Association of San Antonio's commitment to community and culture. With its vibrant celebrations and exceptional organizational skills, IASA has once again proven itself to be a shining example of community spirit.
- _Our Overseas Reporter Sheela Ramanan