ICONIC BOLLYWOOD SENSATION MADHURI DIXIT BROADCASTS LIVE FROM THE AMWAY CENTER FOR INDIA DAY 2016

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ICONIC BOLLYWOOD SENSATION MADHURI DIXIT BROADCASTS LIVE FROM THE AMWAY CENTER FOR INDIA DAY 2016 CELEBRATION IACC LIVING UP TO THE TITLE OF BEST HERITAGE NIGHT IN THE NBA

(Orlando, Florida) February 3, 2016 – The Indian American Chamber of Commerce (IACC) led Orlando’s official India Day Celebration in Downtown Orlando on January 31st. The day-long line up of excitement showcased the Indian culture, cuisine and entertainment including a well-attended Street Festival in front of the Amway Center. Through the IACC’s ongoing partnership with the Orlando Magic, the Indian American community contributed to a full house as the Orlando Magic defeated the Boston Celtics; also featuring in-game cultural dancing and several private VIP events. This cultural tradition was officially recognized by the NBA as the “Best Heritage Night in the NBA” in both 2014 and 2015. MEDIA RESOURCE PAGE WITH IMAGES Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer officially proclaimed January 31, 2016 as India Day in Orlando, recognizing the fourth annual India Day event as a celebration of Indian-American heritage, culture and music in Central Florida and in commemoration of India's Republic Day, which honors the date on which the Constitution of India came into force. The proclamation was delivered by Orlando District 5 Commissioner Regina Hill at the Amway during the India Day celebrations. Also in attendance at the event was Orange County Property Appraiser, Rick Singh as well as a representative from Senator Bill Nelson’s office.

The IACC hosted Madhuri Dixit, an award winning Bollywood actress and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, who was the guest speaker at the IACC Fireside Chat entitled “Powerful Indian Women.” Madhuri was interviewed center-court at the Amway Center by Beena Parikh, PhD at 2pm. The event was televised LIVE from the Amway Center to one million US viewers on TV Asia, an information and entertainment channel for the South-Asian community in North America.


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