India Day 2013

Well, I just had the greatest weekend. Mostly on Saturday, which was India Day here in Corning NY. Each year STICA, the Southern Tier India Cultural Association ~ a non-profit organization devoted to building bridges across cultures ~ sponsors this colorful celebration in Centerway Square.

Corning Mayor Rich Negri welcomes attendees to India Day 2013...

In the front row, second from the right, is the new Cultural Diversity Director for Corning Inc...

Before we continue... Corning NY Step by Step is back up on Facebook. I took it down some time ago because my FB account got hacked and I had to start everything over (my personal FB page, CNYSBS and the page I had for Step by Step in the Kitchen--that one is not back up yet). Please come visit my FB page and LIKE Corning NY Step by Step! I'll be posting to let you know when there is a new blog entry. Plus I'll be adding extra pictures of Corning that don't make it to the blog.


Featured throughout the event were readings, music, dance, fashion shows and food. The food is one of my favorite parts of the day. Imagine a plateful of Pakoda, Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Makhani, Chole, Matar Paneer, Dal Makhani, Potato Subji, Naan, Rice, Pickle, Raitha and for dessert, Gulab Jamun.

The ladies presented Zumba with an India touch. A subsequent number featured Bollywood music.

The little ones steal the show...

In a nearby park, an entire family gathered for lunch...

Did you remember to click on each pic to enlarge it? I love being able to see the details up close.

Faces of Corning ~ Part 2

Saturday, August 18 ~

I wandered around Centerway Square for several hours, slathered in sunblock, of course, since it was a bright, sunny day. The event? India Day 2012, presented by the Southern Tier India Cultural Association (STICA). I took so many photos, then narrowed it down to a few to share with you.


A classical dance by a corporate employee...

There were several performances by little kids and bigger kids (teens). Dads everywhere, taking pictures...

This little angel took over the stages after a performance, looking quite at home...

Sunday, August 19 ~

Sunday mornings I usually head over to Wegmans for coffee. On this particular Sunday, just before noon, there seemed to be more than the usual amount of foot traffic. As I walked towards Bridge Street, I started taking a series of photos of motorcyclists pulling out into the street. Just then, two bicyclists rode by, the leader balancing a huge, full bag on his handlebars...

Then, crossing the bridge, I saw a family on bicycles riding toward me on the other side of the bridge. As I prepared to take their picture, I heard voices calling "Take our picture!". So, again, I took a mixed shot...

A bicycle, a Yerf Dog wagon and bags and boxes of empty bottles...

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Be sure to click on each photo to enlarge it and see the details.

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Check out the previous post, for more pictures of Faces of Corning.