US’s Iconic Wall Street Comes To A Halt For Indian Baraat With 400 Guests: Videos Go Viral, Spark Debates
Wall Street, synonymous with power suits and financial deals, recently witnessed an unexpected transformation, a full-scale Indian wedding baraat, featuring nearly 400 guests dancing through the historic financial district. The striking juxtaposition of dhol beats and skyscrapers was captured videos that have since gone viral.
Guests dressed in colorful traditional Indian attire flooded the iconic Manhattan street, turning heads as they danced to a fusion of Bollywood hits and pop tracks. “We shut down Wall Street for a 400-person baraat – who would’ve ever thought? Definitely a once-in-a-lifetime kind of magic,” DJ AJ, who helmed the music for the celebration, wrote on Instagram.
Gujarati actor and social media influencer Devarshi Shah also posted scenes from the wedding, highlighting the groom’s grand entrance, dancing atop a car while his American groomsmen, dressed in coordinated pink and white Indian outfits, joined in the revelry.
The rare sight of a baraat marching down the world’s most iconic financial artery drew wide attention online, with social media users offering reactions ranging from admiration to disapproval.
“Never thought I would be hearing Empire State of Mind’s dhol version, that’s wild,” one Instagram user commented. Another joked, “When dude is done shattering glass ceilings at every party he plays, he now turns Wall Street into a dance floor!”
“You can take an Indian out of India, but you can never take India out of an Indian,” read another approving comment.
However, not everyone was impressed. Criticism surfaced online as well. “Shame,” one user wrote. Another added, “Such an embarrassment to Indian Diaspora.” Some questioned the choice of location, calling it “vulgar” and accusing the celebration of being more about showing off than honoring tradition.
Despite mixed reactions, the spectacle undeniably highlighted the grandeur of Indian weddings and just how far the community is willing to go to celebrate tradition, even outside the country.