In four weeks time, a magnificent gala event “Chaalo Gujarat” – World Gujarati Conference – 2008 will unfold right in front of your eyes. This will happen in Raritan Expo Center, Edison, N.J. on August 29-30-31st, 2008.
The dream, the vision, the passion of AIANA group under the leadership of Sunil Nayak will become a reality for us to enjoy and cherish. A true thrilling experience of a lifetime. If you have enjoyed Chaalo Gujarat- 2006, then be prepared once again for a bigger, better extravaganza with more fun, zest and power. Gujaratis from all over the world will participate in this glorious mega event, to show solidarity, our unity, define our identity, share common values and dreams and strengthen our brotherhood & if you missed that event believe us you don’t want to make that mistake again. On this occasion you will get a chance to know other side of Gujarat, if you are Gujarati you will re-connect with very memories of Gujarat you left behind and will know about future of whats happening in Gujarat in recent times. If you are non Gujarati you will know about rich culture and many other things which makes Gujarat heart of India, with longest coast line of India to modern technology to scenic beauty to ravishing food.. list goes on and on….
The list of dignitaries will amaze you too, Pick an area of your interest and somebody you admire will be there. The partial list includes Venerable Morari Bapu, Venerable Rameshbhai Oza. The Central Minister for Civil Aviation Hon. Praful Patel. From Gujarat Govt. Honorable Jainarayan Vyas. Shri Mukeshbhai Ambani, Mr. Sam Pitroda who is chairman of knowledge commission and who made telecom an household and easy to reach for common people, Prof. Jagdish Bhagwati world renowned economist, Mr. Suresh Dalal, Mr. Gautambhai Adani, Anandjibhai (kalyanji Anandji Fame), Pankajbhai Udhas, Arvind Trivedi (Lankesh), Sarita Joshi, Singer Falguni Pathak, Cricketer Parthiv Patel. From the Film Industry Hitenkumar and Chandan Rathod and the list goes on. Shri Purshottam Upadhyay, Gaurang Vyas, Shyamal Saumil, R.P. Munshi, Soli and Nisha Kapadia, Sanjay Oza, Parthiv Gohil, Aishvarya Mazumdar, Alap Desai, Urvish Vaishali will take you on an unforgettable musical journey. Devang Patel, Mauli dave & Nimish (Rap Star) will join the group. To present special dance sequences, the Mer Group from London and Manthan Group from India are joining the event. Ras Garba in backdrop of Laser Show with Falguni Pathak, will be an unique experience. The trio of “Teen Mausam” Pankaj, Manhar and Nirmal Udhas will present you with a bouquet of Gazals.
To please your auditory senses with Gujarati Lokgeets – Shahbuddin Rathod, Bhikhubhai Gadhvi, Diwaliben Bheel and Hemant Chauhan will join their hands. Do you remember the games you played in your childhood? Such as gulli danda, panchiko, satodiyu, nargoliyu, etc..There will be a competition of these games for you to enjoy and take part in them. Ankeet Trivedi, Tushar Shukla, Heenaben, Dhvanit Thaker(Radio Mirchi) will compeer the programme. To satisfy your taste buds, 40 chefs from the famous ‘Rajwadu Restaurant’ will prepare unique Gujarati Dishes. Tickets are going fast, so as to avoid disappointment don’t wait anymore. Go to www.wgc08.org and reserve your space. Click on the register now tab and it will take you to Sulekha.com. Bring your family and friends to share in this unique experience. Just for US$ 30/- take a plunge in this fun filled 3 days long spectacular event. For your convenience you can buy tickets in person at various retail stores thru out tri-state in areas such as in NJ: Jersey City, Edison, Parsippany, Cherry, Hill, NY: Jackson heights, Hicksville, Hill side. PA: Ben salem. |
