One of the many reasons we included NYC in the 10 Year Plan is the city's abundant cultural diversity.
The Jackson Heights neighborhood in Queens is considered one of the most diverse neighborhoods in NYC.
Recently, we had the good fortune to visit one part of Jackson Heights where the Indian community has settled for the past several decades. The area is known variously as Little Bombay and Little India. Our fortune was so good that we were there on the holiday Diwali, the festival of lights signifying the victory of good over evil. We learned the appropriate English language greeting--Happy Diwali!
The streets were crowded with people and lined with shops selling gold and diamond jewelry and elegant dresses, including wedding gowns. It turns out that the neighborhood is a shopping destination for Indian-Americans throughout the U.S. preparing for marriage. Also lining the streets were bakeries and restaurants, plus a large grocery store.
We dined on authentic Indian cuisine at the Jackson Diner, with family members Heather, Bellew, Jennifer and Sean. Sean recommended the chicken curry to Greg. It was delicious and not too spicy for Greg's palate. The samosas were also delicious.
The Jackson Heights neighborhood in Queens is considered one of the most diverse neighborhoods in NYC.
Recently, we had the good fortune to visit one part of Jackson Heights where the Indian community has settled for the past several decades. The area is known variously as Little Bombay and Little India. Our fortune was so good that we were there on the holiday Diwali, the festival of lights signifying the victory of good over evil. We learned the appropriate English language greeting--Happy Diwali!
The streets were crowded with people and lined with shops selling gold and diamond jewelry and elegant dresses, including wedding gowns. It turns out that the neighborhood is a shopping destination for Indian-Americans throughout the U.S. preparing for marriage. Also lining the streets were bakeries and restaurants, plus a large grocery store.
We dined on authentic Indian cuisine at the Jackson Diner, with family members Heather, Bellew, Jennifer and Sean. Sean recommended the chicken curry to Greg. It was delicious and not too spicy for Greg's palate. The samosas were also delicious.
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| 74th Street in Jackson Heights decorated for Diwali 2015 |
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| Decoration for Diwali 2015 |
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| Some random hottie enjoying window shopping in Jackson Heights |
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| Grocery store on 74th Street in Jackson Heights |
Happy Diwali!
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