Antorik
Bengali Organization of Greater Dallas
Saraswati Puja
We extend our warm welcome and invite you to join us in celebrating our 11th Annual Saraswati Puja. We have organized a cultural feast comprised of our traditional SaReGaMa Musical Competition, along with children’s cultural programs, and a professional musical orchestra that will entertain you with a mix of modern Bengali and Hindi tunes.
Venue & Date
- Jasper High School, Plano [directions]
- Saturday January 30th, 2010
Contributions
Category Gate Adults $30 Senior/Student $22 Children (6-18) $17 Children (under 6) FREE
Puja Bhog Sponsorship
- Gold: $250; Silver: $150, pay at registration.
- Bhog sponsors get special Bhog from priest.
As Antorik enters a new decade, we thank you for your unconditional support and friendship which has helped us grow into one of the premier Bengali organizations in North America. We look forward to your continued patronage in making our first event of the New Year a grand success.
Sa-Re-Ga-Ma
It gives us great pleasure to announce the
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SaReGaMa 2010
music competition on the occasion of Saraswati Puja.
This is the 4th year of Antorik’s SaReGaMa musical competition for kids in
three age groups.
- Thumri group (Ages 5-8 years)
- Tarana group (Ages 9-12 years)
- Khayal group (ages 13-18 years)
Finalists
Antorik congratulates the finalists for each group. The list of finalists are on facebook.com/Antorik.
Final Round
The final round will be held during Saraswati Puja on 30th Jan at Jasper High School, Plano. Ambreen Hasnat will be the Master of Ceremony. Finalists will be accompanied by Samakaal Musical Band from Austin.
Prizes
- For each group, in addition to trophies, Winner: $150 cash; 2nd: $50 gift card; 3rd: $25 gift card.
Rules
- Click here to download
Contact
- Antorik Cultural Team...
Rahul Chatterjee 214-717-8054 [Email] Sarita Bhattacharya 972-533-4473 [Email] Manojaba Banerjee 425-458-8853 [Email] Anindita Roy Bardhan 972-877-7698 [Email]
Puja Schedule
January 30th, 2010
- 9:00 AM: Debi Puja ,Pushpanjali, Saraswati Stotram, Aarati, Saraswati Bandana, Shanti Jal and Haate Khorhi
- 12:30 PM: Prasad and Lunch
- 2:30 PM: Antorik New Executive Committee Formation
- 4:30 PM: Snacks (Tea/Coffee, Jhal Muri)
- 5:00 PM: Cultural program (Songs, Dance, Drama)
- 6:00 PM: Final Round of SaReGaMa Musical Competition
- 8:30 PM: Dinner
- 9:30 PM: Samakaal Musical Band with a grand finale of Bengali, Hindi and Western music
Featured Event
Samakaal Music Band
From Anjan Dutta to Bhoomi & Chandrabindoo hits, from Kishore Kumar to Asha Bhonsle evergreens, from the Beatles to Dire Straits, this band does it all with finesse, and has performed many hit shows in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and Kansas City since 2005. Samakaal’s music is a diverse, lively and entertaining mix that will enthrall you into the night.
