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FIA – Chicago Hosts its Spectacular 6th Indian Heritage

Night along with the Windy City Bulls at NOW Arena

RICHA CHAND

Hoffman Estates, IL
he Indian-American commu-
nity organization Federation
Tof Indian Associations (FIA)
of Chicago, celebrated Indian Her-
itage Night for the 6th consecutive
year, at the NOW Arena where the
Windy City Bulls – the official NBA G
League affiliates of the Chicago Bulls,
took on the Raptors 905, a Canadian
Basketball Team
Chairman & Founder Presi-
dent FIA Sunil Shah, along with the ographer at CDV (Chicago Dance
Varsity) Studio, expressed delight and
FIA President Vinita Gulabani, and said,” It was pure joy to watch her stu-
Founder & Past President Onkar dents perform for the second year in
Singh Sangha, presided over the In- a row at FIA’s Indian Heritage Night
dian Heritage Night celebrations. with Windy City Bulls at NOW Are-
The event began with the beautiful na!” She thanked FIA for creating this
rendition of Jana Gana Mana, the unique opportunity for her students
Indian National anthem, by Saanika to showcase their dance skills to the
Sahu, Nishika Dubey, Samaira Sa- Windy City Bulls audience.
meer Bongale and Rishi Kanchi, while A Certificate of Appreciation
Chairman Shah, President Gulabani, was presented to all the performers
Founding Member Neil Khot, Past by Chairman Shah & President Gula-
President Hitesh Gandhi, Vice Pres- bani. The Event Coordination activi-
ident Richa Chand & Vice President ties for Indian Heritage Night were
Altaf Bukhari stood in attention to pay led by Vice President Richa Chand,
regards to motherland India. This was along with Gen Secretary Abir Maru.
a great honor since India is celebrat- Treasurer Vaishal Talati and Directors
ing Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava as 75 Nilabh Dubey, Neela Patel & Hemen-
years of Independence. The American dra Shah also assisted. Other FIA
and Canadian National anthems were members who supported the event
sung immediately followed by the In- were, Advisory Board Member &
dian National anthem. IABC President - Ajeet Singh, INDI-
Chairman Shah & President Gu-
labani along with Team FIA was also ACO Owner - Chintan Patel, Aarush
CEO -Manoj Rathod and Owner In-
presented a Certificate of Appreci- dia Foodie Lounge -Yagnesh Patel.
ation for celebrating 6 years of Indi- FIA also thanks Nathan Rodriguez,
an Heritage Night. “This was a real the Windy City Bulls Event coordi-
honor for the Federation of Indian nator for all his assistance and help
Associations,” Sunil Shah said. Vinita during the event.
Gulabani praised the cultural program the quarter breaks and the half time were: Urvi Chitrapu, Lasses Gadira- Also enjoyable was a fun zone with
participants, and all the friends and that enthralled the audience. ju, Saanvi Gubba, Pragati, Samiksha Windy City Bulls obstacle course and
family that came to support the Indian There was a beautiful dance per- Joshi, Puja Shah, Pavithra Shankar, basketball hoops, one of the main at-
Heritage Night. She said, “Seeing the formance, presented by Team IACA Malvika Sinha, Rupal Sinha, Dolly. tractions in the arena. Live mascots of
beautiful showcase of our dance and Dancing Divas on a Bollywood song Another Dance performance by Gus T. Bulls entertained the cheering
music at the prestigious NOW Arena medley called, “Sauda Khara Khara”, CDV, the “Flying Colors” during the crowds. The “Catch the t-shirt” act fur-
makes me and every Indian immense- which means, it’s a good deal to have a second quarter break, presented by ther energized attendees. Last but not
ly proud of our rich Indian Heritage good time, a good life, a good life part- the little darlings dressed in the red the least; FIA greatly appreciates all its
and I hope the future generations will ner. Participants were: Ria Raj, Nysa sequin outfits stole everyone’s hearts Team members, sponsors, supporters
continue the tradition!” Ranjan, Ridhima Bembey, Simran with their energetic freestyle perfor- and Media Partners for their contin-
Besides a very exciting game be-
tween the competing teams, and the Kaur, Sriya Konchada. mance on Bollywood’s Ole O Mukka- ued support. Special thanks to FIA
Director, Yagnesh Patel, Owner India
The spectacular & scintillating la Muqabala Dance number. Partici-
Windy City Bulls finally winning in the Halftime Show special performance, pants were: Agalya Saminathan, Mahi Foodie Lounge, Bartlett, IL for hosting
end, the highlight of the evening was by “Nritya Vijeta” from CDV( Chica- Jain, Suriya Soni, Ridhima Singh, Gra- Dinner and Holi Prep meeting after
the exquisite dance performances ar- go Dance Varsity) Studio made all the cy Singh, Ahana Charanpahari, Aad- the Indian Heritage Night’s successful
ranged under the auspices of the FIA audience go crazy with their sensation- hya, Riva Rithesh. conclusion and Team FIA is very thank-
Vice President Richa Chand, show- al Bollywood Dance fusion mix with When asked about her experience, ful to them for their warm hospitality.
casing the Indian Dance forms, during
a bit of “Garbha” style.. Participants Dr Puja Joshi, owner and lead chore- ---Asian Media USA

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