CHICAGO: Six Gam Patidar Samaj of Chicago hosted colorful Raas Garba festivity on the occasion of Navratri on Saturday October 12 from 7:30 pm to midnight at Hoffman Estate High School, in Hoffman Estate, a north side suburb of Chicago.
Backless Cholis, Embroidered Chania, Colorful Dhotis and Kurtas and a kaleidoscope of Saris were all out as Gujaratis in particular and others in general danced to the tune of loud music as Navratri began with the usual gusto throughout the United States. Hoffman Estate High School gymnasium was transformed into a huge dance floor to accommodate hundreds of bare feet moving in to thunderous drumbeats in swirling circles around deities Durga and Amba Mata.
The most fascinating was the Dandiya Raas. Colorful Dandiyas, some of them specially ordered from India, had modern looks. There was overwhelming participation from predominantly young audience which enjoyed the memorable evening.
DJ and some members of board started the program with traditional “Be Tali” Garba. This was followed by mesmerizing rhythmic conformist Garba music with equally passionate and energetic performance by the audience of traditional swirling dance around Mataji’s heavenly symbolic presence turned in to shrine adorned with flowers and decorations.
Sponsors and vendors participated by displaying their banners and advertisements. Current president Diptesh (Didee) Desai thanked the committee heads and volunteers that made the event possible.
SGPS announced the contest winners Male/female in six different categories:
• Best dressed and Garba player male ages 18 and up – Manan Patel
• Best dressed and Garba player female ages 18 and up – Reena Patel
• Best dressed and Garba player youth male ages 12-17 – Sunny
• Best dressed and Garba player youth female ages 12-17 – Aneri Patel
• Best dressed and Garba player child male ages 1-11 –
This prize was transferred to Female Category
• Best dressed and Garba player child female ages 1-1 – Aesha Patel, Aashi Patel and Siya Patel.
SGPS Diwali dinner will be hosted on Saturday, November 9 at India House Banquet.
Asian Media USA
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