FINAL REMINDER! Dear all
A fun event for the whole family. Recession got you down? Get your spirits up. Don't miss this special event for only $7 per person with lunch! Goa Sudharop is hosting a Goan cultural event this Sunday, February 22, 2009 at the India Community Center in Milpitas, California. All invited. LOCATION: INDIA COMMUNITY CENTER, www.indiacc.org ADDRESS: 525 Los Coches St. Milpitas, California, 95035, USA TIME: 11AM-2:30PM DATE: FEB 22, 2009 (SUNDAY) LUNCH: COST $7 PER HEAD (Veg and Non-Veg will be provided) 11:00-12:20 80 mins - Lunch 12:20-12:35 15 mins - Goa Fado documentary 12:35-12:40 5 mins - 2 Goan poems 12:40-12:45 5 mins - Welcome 12:45-12:55 10 mins - History of Goa 12:55-1:02 7 mins - Goan Festivals 1:02-1:07 5 mins - Goan Dekhni dance 1:07-1:12 5 mins - Goan Youth Folk Dance 1:12-1:20 8 mins - Goan Mando dance 1:20-1:25 5 mins - Children performing to Goan song 1:25-1:32 7 mins - Goa Sudharop Report 1:32-1:37 5 mins - Community volunteers recognition 1:37-1:47 10 mins - Jollywood dance by seniors 1:47-2:27 40 mins - Goa Youth Panel Discussion 2:27-2:37 10 mins - Laxman Pai Art demonstration 2:37-2:45 8 mins - Tea Do not miss this rare opportunity to savor the culture of Goa. Learn about Goan history, traditional Goan festivals, great Goan entertainment, Goan folk dances, and much more. Additionally world-renowned Goan artist Laxman Pai will display his art work. Lunch is $7 per person. In accordance with our theme for 2009 (YEAR OF THE YOUTH), we will have a Goan Youth Panel which will highlight important current issues. Please RSVP asap to Savio Menezes at [email protected]. Although you can buy your ticket at the door we need to have a headcount in advance for lunch catering purposes so please email Savio immediately and let him know the number in your group. OPTIONAL 1: If you wish, we urge you to bring your favorite Goan sweet(s) dish to share with others. OPTIONAL 2: We also invite you to nominate Goans (any age) who perform community and public service and volunteer in their communities. Goa Sudharop is committed to encouraging volunteerism and many Goans silently give back to their communities. This is an opportunity for us to recognize and honor them at the event on Feb 22. Nominees must be present and will be called onstage. Please send your nominations and a very brief write-up of the nominee and the reason for nomination by Feb 20 to Acaria Almeida at [email protected]. Please pass this message on to your family, friends, and those interested in Goan culture. We look forward to seeing you on February 22. Goa Sudharop www.goasudharop.org
