Indian weddings are known for music, dance, and large celebrations, and now these traditions are being seen in global cities too. In one such celebration, a couple brought their wedding procession to the streets of New York, turning a busy area into a lively dance space.
The event stood out because it took place in one of the city’s most well-known locations. Videos from the celebration show how the couple and their guests made the most of the moment, mixing tradition with a modern setting.
Couple Turns Fifth Avenue Into A Wedding Celebration
A couple, Dr Avish Jain (a medical journalist at ABC News) and Pankti Doshi (a genetic counsellor), celebrated their wedding in New York with a grand baraat. The procession took place on Fifth Avenue, where
the road was cleared for the event for a short time.
In a video shared by a wedding content creator, the street is filled with people dressed in traditional Indian clothes. They are seen dancing together as music plays, creating a festive mood in the middle of the city.
The clip shows the bride and groom standing on an open vehicle in the centre of the crowd. Instead of just watching, they actively join in. Jain is seen singing, while Doshi dances with the group and also on her own at different moments.
The video was shared with the caption, “When the bride & groom shut down 5th Avenue and live sing their way into their Baraat and Wedding,” and it quickly reached over a million views.
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Reactions Online Are Mixed
As more people saw the video, opinions started to differ. Some viewers enjoyed the energy of the celebration and praised the couple for bringing their culture to a global stage.
Others, however, were not impressed. A user wrote, “Proved once again. Money can’t buy you class.” Another said, “The issue is not whether the city administration of New York allows this for a fee or not, but such an explicit display of wealth and disturbing the normal life of other citizens for a private function is unacceptable. One might ask whether such things don’t happen in India. Neither are they justified.”
A few comments were critical of behaviour in public spaces. “You can put an Indian in Manhattan but you can’t put civic sense in an Indian,” a person wrote.
At the same time, some users defended the couple. “First of all, they must have got permission to do this and they have paid the fees as well, so shut up,” a comment read. Another added, “For your kind information – it’s done by taking permission from the government by paying huge amounts. And most importantly, the locals enjoyed it the most.”
Some people felt such celebrations should be held in private spaces. “Go hire a stadium if you want to do this. I am Indian and do not approve of this behaviour,” a user wrote.
Fifth Avenue is one of the most well-known streets in Manhattan, stretching across the city and known for shopping, landmarks, and residential areas. It is home to several luxury stores and is often seen as one of the most expensive streets in the world.
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