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Proposal from NYC Bhangra for a cultural event in the North Plaza of Union Square Park on Sunday, August 12, 2012
WHEREAS, NYC Bhangra ("Applicant") has submitted an application to hold a cultural event in the North Plaza of Union Square Park on Sunday, August 12, 2012; and
WHEREAS, The event would consist of performances of banghra, a North Indian folk dance, as well as musical performances and dance workshops; and
WHEREAS, The festival would take place between the hours of noon and 5 PM, with set-up beginning at 11:00 AM and breakdown completed by 6:00 PM; and
WHEREAS, Community Board Five unanimously approved this event in 2011, although the event did not occur at that time; and
WHEREAS, The Union Square Partnership raised no objections to this event; and
WHEREAS, The event would be modestly sized, open to the public, and free of charge; and
WHEREAS, The Applicant displayed willingness to work with Committee suggestions and the Union Square Partnership in planning the event; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, Community Board Five recommends approval of NYC Banghra's proposal to hold a cultural event in the North Plaza of Union Square Park on Sunday, August 12, 2012.
The above resolution passed by a vote of 36 in favor; 0 opposed; 1 abstaining.