Indian wedding celebration was given a very new venue in the midst of the New York City where a colorful baraat of a couple turned the iconic Fifth Avenue into a dancing hall. The footage of the incident has since become internet viral, with both praise and controversy on social media.
What would have been a conventional groom procession, turned into something much more dramatic. The couple Pankti Doshi and Dr. Avish Jain decided to take their baraat in their own hands and sing and dance at their own live concerts as they traversed through one of the busiest streets in the world. They took the microphones and sang Bollywood songs instead of using DJs or bands and this procession was made very personal and quite different.
The Blessed Wedding Procession
The pictures depict a crowd full of energy wearing colourful Indian clothes dancing in harmony as traffic cleared way to celebrate. During a short time, Fifth Avenue, the most famous high street in the world with its shops of luxury and high traffic, turned into an Indian festival.
The couple explained that they entered as a tribute to the city in which they have a relationship. It was not only about the wedding but also about the fusion of cultures and the creation of the moment, to express their origins as well as their current existence.
These things, though, do not happen within one night. To shut down a large area such as Fifth Avenue, there must be approvals and liaisons with the local agencies such as the New York Police Department. This shows the magnitude of planning and investment involved in the celebration.
Social Media Reacts
When the video went viral, the response came rushing in. A lot of audience applauded the artistic insubordination and the daring nature of the couple, stating it as a once-in-a-lifetime party that best reflected the essence of Indian weddings.
Concurrently, other users were concerned as to whether such massive events ought to be hosted in crowded places and cited potential inconvenience to commuters and pedestrians.
Weddings Indian Weddings Go Global
This is not the first occasion when an Indian baraat has conquered the international streets. Similar celebrations have been observed in other parts of the world over the past few years as a sign of the increased impact of the Indian culture in the world.
Fifth Avenue, itself, is in a special position. It is one of the most high-end streets in the world, spanning Manhattan, with luxury brands and landmark buildings. Its appearance as a wedding venue is one of the aspects that illustrate that cultural celebration is increasingly becoming transnational.
The viral moment is also indicative of a bigger trend Indian weddings are no longer limited to a traditional setting. They are getting more interactive, more outspoken and usually meant to make an indelible mark on not only guests, but a world-wide audience.
So far, the baraat of the couple has done just that to transform a normal city street into a party which is discussed by people all over the world.
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