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Diwali Celebrations in Miami Miami, Florida, USA, November 24, 2012 |
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As the evening approached, all the members arrived dressed in their fancy Indian outfits at the restaurant and were welcomed to a tastefully decorated hall full of twinkling clay divas at the entrance as well at the tables as centerpieces. The whole ambiance was indeed very festive as everyone greeted each other and mingled around casually. Soon an amazing variety of appetizers such as chaat- papri, mixed pakoras, veggie Manchurian, samosas, chicken wings and chicken tikka were served. The snacks were served with a choice of hot tea or cold mango lassi and soft drinks, which were served generously thru out the evening. After everyone enjoyed the appetizers, it was time for the entertainment program. The cultural show was the highlight of the evening where all the kids from the age of 4 to 20 presented their items. Some kids shared their thoughts about the significance of Diwali, while others sang and danced to foot tapping melodies. Some kids showcased their talent by giving a violin and a tabla performance while others presented their talent thru beautiful songs and dances. There was also a presentation in the form of a letter advocating that Diwali be made an official holiday for Hindus in this country. It was amazing to see all the kids performing so enthusiastically in front of an audience who were equally enjoying this talent show. After the cultural show that lasted for almost an hour and a half, there was a break for dinner and everyone was treated to a lavish spread including dishes like palak paneer, malai kofta, dal makhani, kadhai chicken, roghanjosh and much more including gulab jamun, kulfi and ice cream for dessert. While everyone was savoring a delicious and sumptuous dinner, there were others who were busy giving a karaoke performance simultaneously. It was a time to enjoy the moment and everyone was doing just that! Whether it was fancy foot tapping recent songs or the melodious notes from old Hindi film songs there was entertainment for each age group. Indeed it was a wonderful event, and everyone will surely cherish the memories of the same for a long time!!! |
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