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D I W A L I - A celebration of the festival of lights

Thank you for making both Diwali Mela and Diwali Cultural Night a grand success!
Diwali Mela Winners
Penny Drive Winner Kids:
Aditya PatelParth Kashikar
Recipe Competition:
First PrizeHansa Patel for Pista Burfi
Second PrizeAshrita Kishore for Mohan Thal
Thanx to all recipie competition participants for efforts and sharing sweets!
Kids Sack Race Winners(5 & under):
ShriyaArchana
Mahi PatelYukta
Kids Sack Race Winners(5 to 10):
Vishnu IyerParth Kashikar
Lemon and Spoon Race(5 & under):
Krishna ChetanMahi Patel
Kiran
Lemon and Spoon Race(5 to 10):
Manisha JullakantiJatin Jullakanti
Music Chairs(5 & under):
YuktaBharat
Music Chairs(5 to 10):
Jatin JullakantiMahima Avanti

  • Thank you Our Diwali Night event sponsors: Capital One, Albertsons



  • Diwali - Cultural Night
    An excursion through India's culture, art and cuisine


  • When: Saturday, November 20th, 5:30 PM
    Where: Meridian Middle School
    1507 West 8th Street, Meridian, ID 83642

    Festivities:
    • Sanhiti Dance Troupe of California Presents:
      "Classical & Folk dances of India" - portrays three different dances of India.
    • Diwali mythology dance drama, music & more from our own Boise Indian Community.
    • 7:30pm: (optional) Dinner catered by 'Taj Mahal' restaurant
    • 8:30pm: "Dance Dhamaka" - open dance floor with DJ

    ** Disclaimer: AID Boise, while thanking Scott Gartner for making photos available on his personal website, does not have to agree on other website content.


  • Diwali Mela - The fun fair
    *** New attraction! FUN filled FREE events open to people of all ages ***

  • Relive the Indian festive atmosphere!

    When: Sunday, November 14th (children's day), 3:00pm
    Where:Harris Ranch Club House, 4057 S. MillSite Avenue, Boise

    Fun-filled activities for Mela:
    • Fun for kids: Face painting/ tatoo, lemon & spoon race, sack race, maze puzzles, musical chairs, bulls eye bucket, cool rhymes.
    • Fun for adults: Recipe competition: Best dessert (home made from scratch)
      Judges will be picked at random from audience. (Excellent opportunity for bachelors to taste Indian sweets)
    • Potpourri : Antakshari, dumb charades, quiz (Teams of 4 each compete in Potpourri)
      Compete in variety of games like Antakshari, dumb charades, quiz…
      Relive the Indian college festivals.
    • Side games for ALL: Break the pyramids, coin in a bottle, darts & more.

    Fabulous prizes to be won!

    Indian Movie "LAKSHYA"

    STARRING - Amitabh Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan, Preity Zinta, Om Puri, Amrish Puri
    Director: Farhan Akhtar (from Dil Chahata Hai)
    Music: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy

    Date: Sunday, July 18, 10:30AM
    Venue: Overland Park Cinemas
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    Indian Movie "YUVA"

    STARRING - Ajay Devgan, Abhishek Bachchan, Vivek Oberoi, Rani Mukherjee, Kareena Kapoor, Esha Deol
    Director: Mani Ratnam
    Music: A. R. Rahman

    Date: Sunday, June 6, 10:30AM
    Venue: Overland Park Cinemas
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    Indian Movie "KHAKEE"

    HUGE STAR CAST - Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgan, Akshay Kumar, Aishwarya Rai, Tusshar Kapoor, Tanuja and Jaya Prada
    Director: · Rajkumar Santoshi;

    Date: Sunday, Feb 22, 10:30AM
    Venue: Overland Park Cinemas
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