Shaolin Temple USA Group in the 2014 India Day Parade
The contingent representing the Shaolin Temple martial arts school in Fremont in the India Day Parade in Fremont, CA. The Shaolin tradition of martial arts practice was started by an Indian monk who traveled to Henan Province in Central China in the 6th Century. Because of this historic connection, the founders of the school decided to march in the India Day Parade.
SLAM Tour Float in the 2014 India Day Parade
Float advertising "SLAM, The Tour" in the 2014 India Day Parade in Fremont, CA. The advertisement was for a concert starring Bollywood star, Shah Rukh Khan, at the SAP Center in San Jose on Sept. 28th, 2014. The tour was put on by DBR Entertainment, which also funded and staffed the parade float.
Telangana Float in the 2014 India Day Parade
Float in the 2014 India Day Parade in Fremont, CA, representing the Telangana state, which had newly become a state in June 2014. The float was designed and constructed by Indian American immigrants supporting the creation of the new Indian state, which had been a highly controversial political movement in Andhra Pradesh for several years.
Overseas Volunteers for A Better India Float in the 2014 India Day Parade
Float representing the non-profit organization, Overseas Volunteers for a Better India, in the 2014 India Day Parade in Fremont, CA. The float was designed and constructed by the organization to raise awareness for their mission and philanthropy.
Khalistan Protest of the 2014 India Day Parade
Protesters of the 2014 India Day Parade in Fremont, CA. The protest is staged by Sikh supporters of the Khalistan movement, a Sikh separatist movement.
Khalistan Protesters Rally After 2014 India Day Parade
Protesters rallying after the 2014 India Day Parade in Fremont, CA. The protest is staged by Sikh supporters of the Khalistan movement, a Sikh separatist movement.
30th Anniversary Shirt of the 1984 Massacre
This is the shirt that protesters of the 2014 India Day Parade in Fremont, CA made in honor of the 30th anniversary of the massacre of Sikhs in Delhi and in Punjab state in 1984. The shirt was made by supporters of the Khalistan movement, a Sikh separatist movement.