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Here are the Florida communities celebrating India’s 74th Republic Day
SOUTH FLORIDA (MIRAMAR): The Indian Regional and Cultural Center (IRCC) will hold Anand Bazaar – Lohri/Republic Day/Kite Flying all rolled into one – from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 29, at Miramar Regional Park,16801 Miramar Parkway (corporate shelter). Kites and food will be available for sale. Youth club elections will also be held. For more information on the event, e-mail board@irccflorida.com or visit https://irccflorida.org/
TAMPA BAY AREA: The Federation of India Associations (FIA) of Tampa Bay will hold India’s 74th Republic Day celebration on Sunday, Jan. 29, at India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa. The lively and free event attracting all age groups from the greater Tampa Bay region includes cultural programs, competitions in art, essay writing, patriotic dress, rangoli and cooking; blood drive; food booths, clothing and jewelry stalls; India and U.S. flag hoisting; high school scholarships presentation; panel to provide college major advice by students and admissions counselors; member organizations, including regional language exhibits. For details to register and participate, visit http://www.fiatampabay.org/ For details, call FIA President Kamakshi Shete at (813) 817-5602 or email FIA_TPA_Cultural@Googlegroups.com
ORLANDO: Indian American Business Association and Chamber will hold India Fair Mela to celebrate Republic Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 28 at Children’s Safety Village, 910 Fairvilla Road, Orlando. During the free and family-friendly event, there will be a display of culture and heritage, flag hoisting, music and dance. For information, call Yogesh at
(321) 271-1217 or visit www.iabausa.com
JACKSONVILLE
Indian Cultural Society of Jacksonville will celebrate Republic Day from 4 to 9 p.m. Jan. 28 at Bolles High School, 7400 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville. Children can showcase a kit, dance or group song. There also will be poster, rangoli and fancy-dress competitions. For information, email indiaday@jaxics.org or visit www.jaxics.org
FLORIDA CELEBRATES MAKAR SANKRANT!
TAMPA/LAND O’ LAKES/ST. PETERSBURG
JAN. 14: UTTARAYAN; organized by Gujarati Samaj of Tampa Bay; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Land O’ Lakes; free for GSTB members; $25 non-members; for information, call GSTB President Mukesh Patel at (727) 505-4636.
JAN. 14: LOHRI/MAKAR SANKRANT; Sanatan Mandir, 311 E. Palm Ave., Tampa; 5 to 7:30 p.m.; for information, call (813) 221-4482 or visit www.sanatanmandirtampa.org
FEB. 4. coordinated by Srigandha Kannada Koota; for time, venue and other details, call Rashmi at (409) 383-8353 or visit www.srigandhafl.org
ORLANDO/DELTONA/CASSELBERRY
JAN. 14: Sri Ayyappa pooja/bhajan; Hindu Society of Central Florida, 1994 Lake Drive, Casselberry; 7 p.m.; for information, visit www.orlandohindutemple.org
JAN. 15: organized by Gujarati Society of Central Florida; Deltona Sports Complex, 1200 Saxon Blvd., Deltona; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; children’s activities/playground; food available; free for members, $25 non-members; for information, call (601) 576-3312.
JAN. 21: MAKAR SANKRANT PICNIC; organized by Orlando Marathi Mandal; for time, venue and details, email orlandomarathi@yahoo.com
JACKSONVILLE/HASTINGS
JAN. 15: UTTARAYAN; planned by Gujarati Samaj of North East Florida; 10 a.m.; St. Johns County Equestrian Center, 8200 Smith Road, Hastings; $5 members, $20 for non-members; kites/thread and food will be available for purchase; for information, call (224) 622-0655 or visit wwww.gsnef.org
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