Panorama India Celebrates India Day 2025 at Nathan Phillips Square
The Voice of Canada
Panorama India recently hosted India Day 2025 celebrations to commemorate India’s 78th Independence Day. The Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto was transformed into a festive hub with lively parade, visuals, ambience, and flavors of India. The India Day Parade, organized by Panorama India attracted a large turnout. Although, the weather forecast indicated thunderstorms and showers for the entire day, the Indian Diaspora, irrespective of ages, poured into the heart of the city cheering and wearing tricolors, thus putting out a splendid display of ‘Unity in Diversity’.
The event kicked off with the Opening Ceremony, showcasing the largest Indian Flag, singing the Canadian and Indian national anthems by 150 kids of Panorama India. The kids also presented a special Unity in Diversity song that was written, composed and directed by the Panorama Board members and was created especially for India Day 2025. The Acting Consulate General of India in Toronto, Mr. Kapidhwaja Pratap Singh, graced the occasion with his presence. All the dignitaries present emphasized the long-standing relationship between Canada and India which is built on shared traditions of democracy, strong ties of friendship & multiculturalism. They praised the cultural diversity and democratic values of India as well as the contribution of Indian diaspora towards the Canadian economy.
Mr. Kapidhwaja Pratap Singh, remarked that Canada and India both believe in restoring the multicultural environment promoting the culture and heritage that various communities inherit from generations. The Chairperson of Panorama India, Ms. Vaidehi Raut, welcomed the VIP’s like Hon. Mayor of Toronto, Ms. Olivia Chow, MPP Deepak Anand, OPP officials, Toronto Police, Veterans of India, VIP officials Sponsors and a large number of prominent Indo-Canadians & other Nationalities who were present.
The Annual Magazine published featuring our sponsors, supporters, media partners & event updates was also launched during the opening ceremony of the event. The cultural segment comprised of phenomenal performances showcasing the culture & heritage of India.
The Festival and Grand Parade was organized by Panorama India with the support of the Consulate General of India, Toronto. The organizers ensured a memorable parade for every Indian to cherish. TD Canada Group was the premium sponsor of the event. Representatives of all corporate sponsors TD, SBI Canada, ICICI Bank, MTR & Maharaja Bhog were also present.The historic event was carried out successfully with the guidance of City of Toronto, Toronto Police, other official authorities and NGOs.
Panorama India is a not-for-profit umbrella organization established in 1999, that bonds various Indo-Canadian organizations and groups, to celebrate and depict unity in diversity with their rich culture and heritage. The organization unites the Indian diaspora on a cultural platform to exhibit and showcase their arts and culture. Panorama India also strives for a better understanding between India and Canada to foster bi-lateral relations through culture.
