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This
is a montage CD created of the IndiaFEST '2005 event.
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size: 650 Mega Byte
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India Abroad- March 18, 2005
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Palm Beach Post- Feb 20, 2005
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Palm Beach Post- Feb 20, 2005
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Palm Beach Post- Feb 20, 2005
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Robert Wexler- Congress of United States
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The Story of Mehndi (Henna)
The Henna
Plant (Lawsonia Inermis) comes from the Loosestrife
family of plants and is known for its medicinal properties. The
reason why mehndi became popular was for its ability to cool
down the human body.
When the desert people of
Rajasthan, Punjab, and Gujarat (States in India) became aware of
Mehndi’s cooling properties, they dipped their hands and feet in
a mud or paste made with the crushed leaves of the plant. Even
when the mud was scraped off, they noticed, as long as the paint
on the body was visible, their body temperatures stayed low.
Eventually, some women grew tired
of bright red palms and found that one central large dot in the
palm of the hand had the same effect, while being more pleasing
to the eye. Other, smaller dots were placed around the center
dot, which gradually gave way to the idea of creating outright
artistic designs. To that end, a thin instrument made of silver
or ivory (in India) or wood (in Morocco), then most commonly
used for applying kohl to eyes, became the instrument of choice
for Henna applications, and it is still used in desert villages
today. Only in the last decade or so have the popular Indian
cone and Moroccan syringe, both of which are able to deposit the
thinnest filaments of Henna onto the skin, come into play as
modern counterparts to the simple stick.
(above exerpt from Mehndi, the
Art of Body Painting by Carine Fabius)
Today, Mehndi has become a very
popular form of art. It is used during most joyous occasions,
especially weddings. Most Indian Weddings will have a special
night just for the bride, her friends, and family to put Mehndi
on their bodies.
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10:00am |
Interlude of Contemporary Music – DJ Jiten |
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10:32am |
VKRANTUNDA MAHAYA (Prayer/Kathak)
The incarnation of "ohm" and a prayer to Lord Ganesha
commences almost all Indian functions and religious
ceremonies. "Ohm", the most powerful universal symbol o
fdivine presence is said to be the sound generated when the
universe first came into being. Ganesha, is the first god
whose blessings are sought at an event to thwart any
unforseeable impediments. The traditional Kathak (folk
dance) dancers explain the meaning of the prayer offered to
Lord Ganesha, while children and women perform the
traditional pooja (prayer) ceremony. During the pooja,
diyas (tealights) are lit and flowers are offered to gain
Lord Ganesha's blessings.
Choreographers: Sonari Pathak & Priya Shah
Participants: Priya Shah, Varsha Javdekar, Sheela
Shah, Varsha Kapadia, Shushma Shah, Rachni Saxena, Kevin
Shah, Omar Khan, Pratik Shah, Akhil Ramani, Prahasi Kacham,
Triya Roy, Vishal Harpalani, Leena Ramani, Priya Shah,
Sakshi Saxena, Amar Pathak, Shyam Pathak, Pancham Shah,
Shivang Jadvani, Jay Patel |
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10:40am |
MAA TUJHE SALAM (Classical Ballet)
"Maa Tujhe Salaam" is an inspirational musical
performance, depicting patriotism from children. The song
starts with a chant of "Vande Mataram" meaning I salute you
mother "India". The song depicts children, portraying
Indians dancing around a girl personifying India. It
portrays their patriotic feelings towards the country and
the happiness they feel as Indians. They think of India
like a mother who blesses them with happiness and
prosperity and shelters them from calamities.
Choreographers: Sonari Pathak & Priya Shah
Participants: Leena Ramani, Akhil Ramani, Prahasi
Kacham, Kevin Shah, Sakshi Saxena, Amar Pathak, Shyam
Pathak, Pratik Shah, Priya Shah, Omar Khan, Pancham Shah,
Triya Roy, Shivang Jadvani, Vishal Harpalani, Meghna Pandit |
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10:51am |
NATIONAL ANTHEM - AMERICAN
Piya Dandiya
NATIONAL ANTHEM - INDIAN
Devang Patel |
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11:01am |
BHARATNATYAM- “Sabadam”
Choreographer: Leela NairThis is a pure dance of
Nritya. Sabadam is a musical composition in which a diety
is greeted with addresses and epithets glorifying him.
Participants: Sona Patel, Priya Patel |
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11:11am |
Interlude of Classical Music |
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12:05pm |
BHANGRA Isqu- Traditional Punjabi Song
Bhangra is a lively form of folk dance and music that
originates from the state of Punjab in Northern India and
Pakistan. The roots of the dance date back to the 1400s,
where Bhangra was performed by Punjabi farmers as a
celebration for good harvests. Traditionally, the dance is
performed by men lead by the beat of the dhol (a large drum
played with sticks). The women typically performed another
folk dance called Giddha. Bhangra, Giddha, as well as many
other kinds of folk dances are performed in Punjabi
villages and towns to this day.
Bridegroom is praising his good fortune at finding such
a beautiful bride and is expressing his eternal love to her
Choreographer: Harsha Shah
Khushali Shah, Forum Shah, Nisha Nagarsheth, Meera
Nagarsheth, Keshar Patel, Divya Korlipara |
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12:17pm |
MARATHI DANCE
Choreographer: Priya Shah, Varsha Javdekar |
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12:27pm |
RAAS/GARBO Mix
Choreographers: Chandni Vora & Aditi Vora
Participants: Chandni Vora, Shina Patel, Jarna
Patel, Ashka Patel, Amy Joshi, Sneha Doshi, Shivani Trivedi,
Nandita Joshi, Krunal Pachigar, Kanil Shah, Roshan
Nagarsheth, Heman Patel, Jay Khambatti, Kevin Patel, Ruchir
Shah, Dipen Patel |
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12:37pm |
FOLK DANCE-“Aana Kera Mala”
Choreographer: Leela NairParticipants: Reba Abraham,
Veena Karanam, Shivani Puranik, Shryia Patel. |
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12:49pm |
Interlude of Classical Music |
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1:41pm |
RAAS - VADALRI VARSI RAI
This item is a raas-- a traditional folk dance from the State of
Gujarat. In this
piece, partners dance together and joyfully hit their two
sticks with one another. Distinctive drum beats made by an
instrument called the "dhol" give this dance an upbeat
rhythm.
This dance was first popularized by the stories of Lord Krishna in the
Hindu religion, as this popular god loved to play raas with
all the women in the village. It since then has become an
integral part of the Navaratri festival, a nine-night
festival in the fall where we celebrate the various forms
of Devi, or the powerful goddess, in hopes for education,
goodness, and positive energy in life.
The raas dance is now done at various occasions by all Indians. You
can see it being done by people of all ages during many
religious festivals, as well as during weddings and social
functions.
Choreographers: Nilu Patel & Rinku Shah
Participants: Amar Mandalia, Anisha Gupta, Ashok
Shiani, Gaurav Smart, Gauri Munuswamy, Jigna Shah, Kevin
Shah, Kinjal Patel, Krupa Thakar, Kunal Patel, Madhu
Jambhekar, Nicole Kotturan, Nikita Nersian, Roshan Shah,
Raj Dalsania, Ujas Parikh |
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1:53pm |
FASHION SHOW - "I LOVE MY INDIA"
Choreographers: Pinal Gandhi & Sheetal Vala
Participants ("I Love My India"): Pooja Pachigar,
Monica Patel, Kunjal Patel, Megha Shah, Krisha Shah, Raj
Vyas, Rajesh Shah, Keneil Shah, Krunal Pachigar, Ashka
Patel, Sneha Doshi, Nandita Joshi, Amy Joshi, Chandni
Patel, Nakshi Shah, Shina Patel, Chandni Vora, Carol Gajjar,
Heman Patel, Akash Patel, Robert Balliram, Kevin Patel
Participants ("Ganga to Kahein Jaye Pardes"): Ruchi
Babriwala, Pinky Soni, Shivali Vyas, Rinku Savdas, Dimple
Bhagchandani, Aleesha Choksi, Rhadika Sedani, Aarsh Shah,
Robert Balliram, Rahul Vyas, Nirav Shah, Vijay Chokshi,
Anil Sedani, Pooja Shah, Zarana Upadhyay, Shama Barot |
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2:42pm |
RAJASTHANI DANCE-Ila Arun
Participant: Priya Shah, Varsha Javdekar, Sheela Shah,
Varsha Kapadia, Dimple Bhagchandani |
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3:07pm |
Interlude of Classical Music |
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4:00pm |
Indiafest Chair : Ankur Patel Mayor of West
Palm Beach : Lois Frankel
Consulate General of India – Houston : S.R.Tayal |
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4:30pm |
BHANGRA
Choreographer: Nilu Patel & Rinku Shah |
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4:42pm |
RAJASTHANI DANCE- Reesham ka Roomal
Choreographer: Khushboo Barot
Participants: Shivali Vyas, Nakshi, Chandni Patel,
Ruchi Babriwala, Puja Shah, Sabsena |
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4:52pm |
BHARATNATYAM Bharatnatyam is a very popular dance
from South India. It is the oldest of all classical dance
forms in India. It is the dance of mind and soul. It is
know for its grace, purity, tenderness, staturesque and
sculpturesque poses.
Choreographers: Chandni Vora, Jarna Patel, Shina Patel,
Ruchi Babriwala
Participants: Chandni Vora, Jarna Patel, Shina Patel, Ruchi
Babriwala |
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5:02pm |
Interlude of Classical Music |
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5:57pm |
DEEVO DANCE-Vande Mataram is a India's Patriotic Song
Choreography: Harsha ShahKhushali Shah, Forum Shah,
Nisha Nagarsheth, Meera Nagarsheth, Keshar Patel, Divya
Korlipara |
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6:15pm |
RAAS- University of Central Florida- Jalawadee Jablee
Choreographer: Neal Patel
Participants: Neal Patel, Dhaval Ray, Meehir Patel,
Pavan Patel, Samson Daniels, Kunal Shah, Minal Panchal,
Prima Patel, Hanna Patel, Khush Patel, Neha Engineer,
Amisha Patel, Pina Patel |
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6:21pm |
Interlude of Contemporary Music – DJ Jiten |
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6:45pm |
Hindi and Gujrati Music Performer – Devang Patel |
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