We are delighted to invite you YESTERDAY to the FIRST US EDITION OF “FESTIVAL OF THE FIVE COLORS” FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES

A SPORTS DAY AT CENTRAL PARK! YESTERDAY, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 10 AM – 3 PM A FUN-FILLED DAY OF SPORTS, WELLNESS, AND OUTDOOR FUN FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. RSVP NOW VIA THE BUTTON BELOW RSVP NOVEMBER 16TH  Event Details  Sunday, November 16, 2025  10:00 AM – 3:00 PM  Naumburg Bandshell, Central Park (Entrance from 5th Avenue and 72nd Street)  Participation is free, but registration is required. Comfortable clothing and a packed lunch are recommended. A full day of family sports competitions, dance, music, and discovery — because the colors of well-being belong to everyone. RSVP NOVEMBER 16TH  FESTIVAL OF THE FIVE COLORS The First U.S. Edition Lands in New York — A Celebration of Sport, Family, and Well-Being promoted by The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affair, The Italian Consulate in New York, and the Ministry of Sport. Sunday, November 16|Central Park – Naumburg Bandshell| 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM New York, November 2025 — After its success in Italy, the Festival of the Five Colors makes its U.S. debut with a day entirely dedicated to sport, outdoor fun, and the joy of healthy living. On Sunday, November 16, Central Park’s Naumburg Bandshell will come alive with the colors of well-being — White, Orange, Red, Purple, and Green — representing the key elements of a balanced and vibrant lifestyle. promoted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Italian Consulate in New York, and the Ministry of Sport: the First U.S.A. Edition of the Family Sport & Wellness Day, Families, children, and athletes are invited to join this first American edition, a public event designed to bring together community, movement, and education through play and creativity. THE PROGRAM

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Presentation “Trentino, Italian Alpine Experience”
Seated Italian Dinner with Trentodoc, Sparkling wines from the mountains

Kimpton Eventi Hotel – 851 Avenue of the Americas
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NEW YORK–October 19, 2016. For Immediate Release: On the occasion of the 60th Anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 the Hungarian Consulate General in New York, the Hungarian Cultural Center, and the Glowing Bulbs Visual Arts Collective are engaging in a major undertaking by bringing the legacy of the Revolution to the public — the universal message of freedom and self-determination.

Media Representatives were invited to attend the following events Additionally, media is welcomed to use this footage, please let us know at paul.sladkus@goodnewsbroadcast.com. Technical Note: The sun shined brilliantly that day and created sun spots in the camera on some stories, as God shined down to strengthen the message of Freedom. Freedom is a right along with peace and by listening to many of the interviews of Freedom Fighters you will hear how important it is. Thanks. Paul

October 22, 6:30 pm. Reception at the Hungarian Consulate. 22 East 52d Street.

A reception marking the Hungarian National Day Anniversary will be held at the Hungarian Consulate General, 227 East 52d Street, NYC. This will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the 1956 Revolution, with Hungarian American organizations and representatives of the Hungarian Government in New York.

NOTE: Reservations are required: jg@phoenixventures.net

October 22. 8:00 pm. Video Mapping in DUMBO. Pearl Street Triangle.

A large scale video mapping installation in DUMBO will tower above the Pearl Street Triangle, at a height of over 90 feet, using state of the art video mapping technology, bringing to life the heroic story of the historical events that toppled an oppressive Stalinist regime to achieve self-determination, freedom and democracy. The area of DUMBO, Brooklyn, at the heart of New York City’s video mapping scene, has emerged as a premier art center.

October 23, at 12:30 pm

A public event will take place at Riverside Park and 113th Street, when a new permanent memorial honoring the freedom fighters of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution, will be presented. Survivors of the Revolution, as well as public officials and dignitaries, will participate in the dedication ceremony.

October 23, at 4:00 pm. Gerald W Lynch Theatre at John Jay College 524 West 59th, NY.

The Spirit of Hungary, Performance by the Hungarian National Dance Ensemble.
Witness the debut of the brand new show of Hungary’s pre-mier folk dance company featuring contemporary and thematic dances of the revolution, created especially for the anniversary.

According to Ambassador Ferenc Kumin, Consul General of Hungary in New York, “America has a direct connection to the Hungarian Revolution and its aftermath. After the Freedom Fighters were defeated by the overwhelming force of Soviet troops and tanks, over 200,000 Hungarians fled their homeland to avoid imprisonment. This included hundreds of students who would have made major contributions to a democratic country. About 40,000 persons found new homes in this country, which offered them welcome and refuge.”

CONTACT:

Reka Virag Csaba, Hungarian Consulate. 646.233.6079
Jerry Goodman, Strategy XXI. 917.847.2980
Paul Sladkus Strategy XXI 917.687.1790

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NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2016 The U.S. Postal Service commemorated the joyous Hindu festival of Diwali by dedicating the Diwali Forever stamp today. The first-day-of-issue dedication ceremony took place at the Consulate General of India in New York City.

The public is asked to share the news using the hashtag #DiwaliStamp.

“The Postal Service is honored to issue this Forever stamp that celebrates the Festival of Diwali,” said U.S. Postal Service Vice President of Mail Entry and Payment Technology Pritha Mehra. “We hope these stamps will light up millions of cards and letters as they make their journey through the mailstream.”

Joining Mehra in the dedication ceremony were: Ambassador Riva Ganguly Das, Consul General of India; Diwali Stamp Project Chair Ranju Batra; India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Member of the United Nations Security Council (Ret.) Ambassador Hardeep Singh Puri; Sand Hill Group Managing Director M. R. Rangaswami; and Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY). Ravi Batra, Esq., Chair, National Advisory Council South Asian Affairs served as emcee.

“I am very honored to be part of history as the United States Postal Service releases the Dewali Forever stamp at the consulate today,” said Ganguly Das.

“Since the start of the American Revolution, destiny has beckoned the United States and India to be the closest allies,” said Ravi Batra. “The Diwali Forever stamp represents nothing short of respectful inclusive indivisibility: E Pluribus Unum — within America and between two sovereigns.”

“While this journey may have taken years, the Postal Service has issued a Diwali stamp that will continue to resonate forever,” said Ranju Batra. “Now for the first time there is a stamp that celebrates Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists as Americans forever. Our heartfelt thanks to all of those who have supported this stamp. The Diwali stamp will be a matter of pride for generations to come.”

The stamp design is a photograph featuring a traditional diya oil lamp beautifully lit, sitting on a sparkling gold background. Diya lamps are usually made from clay with cotton wicks dipped in a clarified butter known as “ghee” or in vegetable oils.

Sally Andersen-Bruce of New Milford, CT, photographed the diya. Greg Breeding of Charlottesville, VA, designed the stamp and William J. Gicker of Washington, DC, served as the project’s art director.

Also known as Deepavali, Diwali celebrates the triumph of good over evil. Spanning five days each autumn, Diwali is considered by some to be the start of the new year.

On the Hindu calendar, Diwali falls on the eve of, or on, the new moon that occurs between mid-October and mid-November. In 2016, the main day of the festival will be celebrated Oct. 29 for South Indians and Oct 30 for North Indians.

Diwali is a shortened version of the Sanskrit word Deepavali, which roughly translates as “a necklace of lights.” During Diwali, the flickering oil-wick diyas sprinkle the homes of observers around the world.

Before the festival, many Hindus traditionally go shopping, clean their homes, open their doors and windows, create intricate rangoli — a vibrant floor pattern traditionally made from materials such as rice powder, colored sand and flower petals — and light diyas with hopes that Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, will visit. In some regions of India, people play games, just as Hindu lore says that the god Shiva did. On the festive main day of the holiday, families pray for Lakshmi, dress up in their best clothes, enjoy lavish feasts and sweets, exchange gifts and light fireworks. Diwali also marks the new year for people in Gujarat and a few other states of India. Diwali also is celebrated as a major holiday by followers of the Jain and Sikh faiths.

The Diwali stamp is being issued as a Forever stamp. This Forever stamp is always equal to the value of the current First Class Mail 1-ounce price.

The Postal Service receives approximately 40,000 suggestions for stamp ideas annually from the public. Stamp subjects are reviewed by the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee. Of that, approximately 25 topic suggestions for commemorative stamps are selected by the committee for the Postmater General’s approval.

Visit this link for information on upcoming stamp events.

Ordering First-Day-of-Issue Postmarks
Customers have 60 days to obtain the first-day-of-issue postmark by mail. They may purchase new stamps at local Post Offices, at The Postal Store website at usps.com⁄shop or by calling 800-782-6724. They should affix the stamps to envelopes of their choice, address the envelopes to themselves or others and place them in a larger envelope addressed to:

Diwali Stamp
Stamp Fulfillment Services
Cancellation Services
8300 NE Underground Drive, Pillar 210
Kansas City, MO 64144-9998

After applying the first-day-of-issue postmark, the Postal Service will return the envelopes through the mail. There is no charge for the postmark up to a quantity of 50. There is a 5-cent charge for each additional postmark over 50. All orders must be postmarked by Dec. 5, 2016.

Ordering First-Day Covers
The Postal Service also offers first-day covers for new stamp issues and Postal Service stationery items postmarked with the official first-day-of-issue cancellation. Each item has an individual catalog number and is offered in the quarterly “USA Philatelic” catalog, online at usps.com⁄shop or by calling 800-782-6724. Customers may request a free catalog by calling 800-782-6724 or writing to:

U.S. Postal Service
Catalog Request
PO Box 219014
Kansas City, MO 64121-9014

Visit this link for information on upcoming stamp events.

The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

Please Note: For broadcast quality video and audio, photo stills and other media resources, visit the USPS Newsroom. Reporters interested in speaking with regional Postal Service public relations professionals should visit this link. Follow us on twitter.com/USPS and like us at facebook.com/USPS. For more information about the Postal Service, visit usps.com and usps.com/postalfacts.
New York City: George Flood
908.477.0404

National: Mark Saunders
202.268.6524

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Re: The Distinguished Speakers’ Series Talk at the Confucius Institute for Business at the State University of New York

Dear Deputy Consul General Meifang Zhang,

We are pleased to invite you to our Distinguished Speakers’ Series Talk scheduled to be held on March 24, 2016 at SUNY Global Center (116 East 55th Street, New York, 110022).
The Distinguished Speakers Series welcomes leaders from all walks of life to address various important and timely issues in US-China Relations. As we know that China’s Fourth Session of 12th NPC and the Fourth Session of the 12th CPPCC National Committee are now in progress, we hope that your speech will shed light on the 13th Five-Year Plan—its key components and its impact on US-China relations.

We look forward to your insightful speech and a warm response from our audience. Thank you in advance for your consideration.

Yours faithfully,

Dr. Dong Sun
Chinese Director of Confucius Institute for Business
The State University of New York

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NRI TV FILM CLUB LAUNCHING

Friday, April 17, 2015
6pm – 8pm
Consulate General of India

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The event has received great support from the Publicity Department of CPC Shanghai Committee and the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in New York.

Some notable guests for the reception will include:

SUN Guoxiang (Consul General)
XU Lin (Minister of Publicity Department of CPC Shanghai Committee/ Member of the Standing Committee of CPC Shanghai Committee)
QIU Xin (President of Shanghai United Media Group)
WANG Jianjun (Executive Vice President of Shanghai Media Group)
REN Zhonglun (Chairman and President of Shanghai Film Group)
HU Minghua (Director of Shanghai Municipal Culture Management Division)
WAN Minmin (Deputy Director of Information Office of Shanghai)

www.sinovision.com

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New York, NY (October 19, 2012)

On Wednesday, October 17th, the German-American Hall of Fame (GAMHOF) inducted two Americans who have changed the face of our nation, Donald J. Trump and John Augustus Roebling. The program was emceed by nationally-known radio and TV host Rita Cosby.

William Hetzler, the Chairman and Founder of the GAMHOF, stated that: “We at GAMHOF are so proud to warmly welcome Donald J. Trump and John Roebling to the German-American Hall of Fame.”

The formal induction ceremony took place at Trump Tower on Fifth Avenue in New York City. GAMHOF Chairman William Hetzler recently met with Mr. Trump to inform him of the Board of Trustees’ decision. “I am honored to join the remarkable group of outstanding Americans already in the Hall,” said Mr. Trump.

GAMHOF was established in 2004 by prominent Americans of German ancestry to recognize and celebrate the impact of German immigrants and their progeny to the United States by highlighting some of the most remarkable German-Americans through a virtual “Hall of Fame.”

As has been a custom every year, there was a posthumous inductee, and that individual for 2012 was John A. Roebling, the revolutionary civil engineer builder of the Brooklyn Bridge and other notable American structures.

“By inducting Donald J. Trump and John A. Roebling into the German-American Hall of Fame, we are recognizing two great Americans of German ancestry who have truly changed the skylines and landscape of America,” said GAMHOF Chairman and Founder William Hetzler. “Literally tens of millions of Americans and visitors have shopped, traversed or lived in the architectural creations of Messrs. Trump and Roebling. We are most proud of them, their distinctive styles and their huge impact on the United States of America.
Donald J. Trump inducted in the German-American Hall of Fame, October 17, 2012

GAMHOF German-American Hall of Fame
Administrative Office
445 Park Avenue, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10022
Phone: 212.226.1605 – Email: info@gamhof.org – www.gamhof.org

The German-American Hall of Fame is a Non-Profit Organization under
Section 501 (c) 3 of the IRS registered in the State of New York.
All donations are tax deductible to the extent provided by law.

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