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October 2nd is the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the founder of the Non-Violence movement.

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Pioneers Dedication Ceremony

The dedication of a Mahatma Gandhi monument took place on Saturday, October 3, 2009. The monument is the central focus of Gandhi Park. Following the dedication was a celebration festival of Indian and Asian activities with foods, music and dances.
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Gandhi statue Gandhi monument in front of the Historic Mecklenburg County Courthouse in uptown Charlotte.

Audience at Gandhi DedicationAudience enjoys the dedication of the Gandhi monument at the new Gandhi Park.

Ribbon cuttingMecklenburg County Chair Jennifer Roberts cuts the ribbon dedicating the new Gandhi Park.

Gandhi statue in uptown CharlotteGandhi monument in uptown Charlotte.

Local dignitaties at dedication(from left to right) Nancy Carter, Charlotte City Council; Jennifer Roberts, Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners; and Garry Gobind Bhojwani, president of Charlotte Asian Heritage Association.

Garry Gobind BhojwaniGarry Gobind Bhojwani, president of Charlotte Asian Heritage Association.

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