Harsh Goenka Reacts To Baraat On New York Street: ‘Indians Everywhere'

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The video showed a "400-person baraat" dancing and celebrating in the heart of Lower Manhattan.
Business tycoon Harsh Goenka recently reacted to a unique celebration unfolding on the streets of New York. A video of a jubilant Indian baraat making its way down Wall Street went viral, catching the attention of many, including Goenka, who re-shared the clip on his official X (formerly Twitter) account.
Sharing the video, he wrote, 'Wall Street was once ruled by bulls and bears. Now it's dhols and baraats. Indians everywhere." The video, originally shared on Instagram by a professional DJ artist, showed a '400-person baraat" dancing and celebrating in the heart of Lower Manhattan. People dressed in traditional Indian clothes were seen enjoying themselves to energetic music against the backdrop of the New York skyline.
Wall Street was once ruled by bulls and bears.Now it's dhols and baraats.Indians everywhere 🇮🇳💃🏽📈 pic.twitter.com/RA8WkMxDY4 — Harsh Goenka (@hvgoenka) May 30, 2025
The DJ, positioned at the back of an open vehicle, was seen mixing beats and setting the mood, while dhol players amped up the energy by beating their drums with full force.
A caption shared with the video read, 'We shut down Wall Street for a 400-person Baraat – who would have ever thought?! Definitely a once-in-a-lifetime kind of magic."
The DJ in the clip said, 'You won't believe what just happened. We shut down Wall Street for a 400-person baraat."
Goenka's post drew all kinds of reactions. Some found it joyful and fun, while others were more critical.
One user said, 'Donald Trump would not like it!"
Another commented, 'The spirit of India is not confined to its borders; it's a global phenomenon," while someone added, 'Indians bring happiness."
A sarcastic take on the video reads, 'NASDAQ to 'NACH'DAQ."
Meanwhile, one person wrote, 'Indians need to adapt to the community that we choose to migrate to, rather than impose ourselves on them. The rise in hatred towards Indians in many developed nations is because most Indians choose the latter, become noisy and a nuisance. I have spent considerable time overseas."
Another added, 'But why do it in a foreign land??? If you are so much in love with your customs and traditions, then either don't leave your country or come down here to celebrate. Why trouble other people?"
'What is great about showing off wealth. We should stop applying a Bollywood lens on the real world. Ruling Wall Street. Kuch bhi (Too much)," an individual remarked.
Wall Street is a well-known street in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan, New York City. It is considered the centre of finance in the US and is home to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and other major financial institutions. It is a hub for trading stocks and bonds, significantly impacting the global economy.
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