Subject: Mahalaya and the beginning of Devipaksha
Dated: Sep 25, 2003 |
Dear Member, You can find a formatted version of this letter at http://prabasi.org/durgapuja/invitation2003_2.pdf The Devipaksha starts with the countdown of Durga Puja. On this occasion Bay area Prabasi would like to invite all to the rituals of Durga Puja at Chabot Clollege, Hayward on the 3 - 5 Oct, 2003. During the three days of festivity, Bay Area Prabasi is proud to present the top quality artists from Kolkata. As per the wishes of our members, Bay area Prabasi would like to focus only on the Bengali culture and have planned for programs only in Bengali. The Durga Puja attractions this year will be: Bhoomi - A seven member band group, rated as the no.1 rock band in Kolkata Lopamudra Mitra & band - The most popular contemporary Bengali singer with a four-member orchestra band Chokher Bali - Premier show directed by the award winning and no.1 Director Rituparno Ghosh, based on a novel by Rabindranath Tagore. For the local programs we will have one of the well-appreciated Mahalaya for the last three years alongwith natok Ami Krishnaa, directed by Kishore Chatterjee, Odissi Classical Dance presented by Nataraj School Of Dance and a children's talent show. Donor appreciation banquet dinner Booths and Bijoya Mela Kali Puja : Oct 25th 2003 Sadhna Sargam with full orchestra - A renowned artist from Mumbai who is also famous for her songs in Bengali, which includes Shudhu Dujoney, a duet with Srikanto Acharya. Saraswati Puja: Date to be announced Bay area Prabasi will get top quality professional artist from Kolkata. Ananda Mela: Date to be announced Ananda Mela : Prabasi members can sell home made food and Cultural evening Sports and Educational events throughout the year: Children and adults can participate Special Cultural Events : Prabasi members get discounted tickets. Being a Prabasi member you enjoy four events that includes six days of fun & frolic where you come together with your families and friends at a cost less than $12 per day. If you are not a member already please renew your membership at the earliest to ensure your seats during this three daylong event. Membership renewal can be done electronically through our web page http://www.prabasi.org/membership or by mailing (PO Box 2116, Fremont, CA 94536) a check payable to Bay Area Prabasi. For more information on Durga Puja celebrations please visit our web page http://www.prabasi.org/durgapuja where you can also listen to a Real Audio version of Mahalaya. Sincerely, - Bay Area Prabasi Administration Dated: 09/25/2003 =================================================================== BAY AREA PRABASI INC. SERVING THE BENGALI COMMUNITY FOR OVER 25 YEARS ... |