'Indians everywhere...': Harsh Goenka reacts to viral Wall Street baraat video, netizens bring Trump into online chatter
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An Indian wedding procession on the streets of New York's Wall Street has gone viral, and it's got people talking, in good ways and bad. Industrialist Harsh Goenka shared the video on his X (formerly Twitter) account, showing a baraat (wedding procession) full of music, colour and dancing.In his post, Goenka joked, 'Wall Street was once ruled by bulls and bears. Now it's dhols and baraats. Indians everywhere.' The clip shows a group of people dressed in traditional Indian clothes dancing joyfully in Lower Manhattan Social media users had different opinions. Some loved the energy, while others were critical. One person joked, 'Donald Trump would not like it!' Another called it 'the grand Indian wedding,' referring to the usual large and festive nature of Indian marriages.But not everyone found it amusing. One user asked, 'Why do it on foreign land? If you love your customs so much, stay in your own country or come back here to celebrate. Don't trouble others.' Another said Indians should try to blend in with the local culture instead of standing out too much.On the brighter side, several users supported the joyful display. Someone commented that happiness scales should be updated, adding, 'India deserves a higher ranking!' Another person joked, 'Wall Street is now the new wedding venue. The big fat Indian wedding just went global.'A user simply said, 'This is what I call a true wedding baraat,' praising the authenticity and fun of the celebration.While some think Indian traditions should stay within India, others believe such events show how Indian culture is reaching all parts of the world. Whether it's seen as joyful or disturbing, one thing is clear, the Indian wedding spirit knows no borders.
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