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FOR PLANNING PURPOSES:

August 10, 2023

Media Contact for the County of Bergen

Contact: Amanda Karpinski

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MEDIA ADVISORY – HACKENSACK – AUGUST 14th to 16th

Bergen County to host Cultural Events Celebrating Pakistani Heritage, Korean Heritage, and Indian Heritage

What:  Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco, III and the Board of County Commissioners invite the general public and media to attend three upcoming heritage celebrations next week at One Bergen County Plaza. Ceremonies include: the first ever County-sponsored Pakistani Heritage Celebration and Flag Raising Ceremony and the annual Korean Heritage Celebration Flag Raising Ceremony and the Indian Heritage Celebration Flag Raising Ceremony. 

The ceremonies will recognize community members who have been instrumental to these cultural groups and will also feature performances. Refreshments will be provided.

Where:  Bergen County Administration Building Piazza, One Bergen County Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601

When:

Monday, August 14th, 2023 at 12:30pm - Independence Day of Pakistan Celebration and Flag Raising Ceremony

Tuesday, August 15th, 2023 at 5:30pm - Korean Independence Day Celebration and Flag Raising Ceremony

Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 at 5:30pm - Indian Independence Day Celebration and Flag Raising Ceremony

 

Who: 

Bergen County Executive James Tedesco

Representatives from the Bergen County Board of County Commissioners

State and local officials

Media: Open

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