Last Saturday (7/26), we celebrated the 78th Indian Independence Day (a bit early)—right in the heart of Lexington Town Center. The Indian Association of Greater Boston (IAGB) organized this event for the first time in Lexington, although this year marks IAGB’s sixth year of hosting Indian flag-raising and U.S. flag-honoring ceremonies. In 2025, IAGB is holding similar events in 15 other cities and towns across New England.

It was a gorgeous Saturday afternoon—sunny and breezy, with comfortable temperatures. We honored the flag of the United States, our chosen home, whose Stars and Stripes symbolize liberty and union. We also raised the flag of our country of origin, India, whose tricolor represents peace, courage, and growth.

Beyond patriotic sentiment and nostalgia, the event fostered intercultural understanding and diplomacy. The program featured melodious renditions of American classics like “God Bless America” and traditional Indian songs appropriate for the occasion, performed by local youth from Lexington Public Schools.

The event became a tangible link to our collective past and a celebration of our shared identity.

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  1. Thank you Mamata, IAGB and Indian American community for celebrating 78th Indian Independence Day (a bit early as Aug 15 th is the right date but understanding that date being used in other town )—right in the heart of Lexington Town Center and right where the freedom movement started and even more special that it is during Lex250 celebrations time .
    Nice to see that town leadership, select board members , other citizens , community members and local youth with nature participated with great pride .
    Thank you for organizing such proud worthy event
    Dinesh
    precinct 6 tm

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