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Sindhi Association of Metropolitan Chicago celebrates Cheti

Chand, the Sindhi New Year with Rituals and Traditional Fervor

OUR BUREAU Banquets exemplified the spirit of
togetherness, cultural pride, and joy.
Chicago, IL
Chicago Sindhis welcomed the Sind-
n Sunday, April 7, 2024, the hi New Year with open hearts and a
Sindhi Association of Met- promise to cherish their rich heritage
Oropolitan Chicago (SAMC) Sindhi Association President
hosted a joyous celebration of Cheti Vinita Gulabani worked strenuously
Chand, the Sindhi New Year, at the to colorfully showcase the cultural
elegant Ashyana Banquets in Down- grandeur of the Sindhi communi-
ers Grove. The event was a resound- ty interspersed with dance, music,
ing success, drawing attendees of all singing that ushered unfettered joy
ages and featuring a delightful blend to the evening’s celebrations. Vinita
of cultural performances, prayers, Gulabani who is a dignified epitome
and delectable Sindhi cuisine. of grace mobilized large attendance
The Cheti Chand festival was in celebrating the Sindhi associa-
graced by several dignitaries, includ- tion’s annual banquet. The highlight
ing Mr. Somnath Ghosh, Consul of the evening’s celebrations was her
General of India in Chicago, who group dance presentation that was
served as the chief guest, along with artistically presented with grace and
prominent community figures such as cultural aesthetics that elicited thun-
mayor of Oakbrook Larry Herman, derous applause.
mayor of Schaumberg Tom Dailly, 3 FIA’s Chairman Sunil Shah pro-
times mayor of oakbrook Dr. Gopal fusely complimented the leadership
Lalmalani, and Aurora Alderwomen of Vinita Gulabani in hosting a grand
Shewta Baid. All the guests of hon- banquet that brought together the
or were welcomed and greeted with diverse community to celebrate the
Sindhi Topi, Scarf and Dhol upon distinct culture of Sindhis.
their arrival. The festivities com- Leader of distinction with con-
mence with traditional Behrana and siderable star power was honored
Prasad, followed by a lively Jalsa ex- at the banquet by Mayor of Scha-
perience. Attendees participated in umburg Hon. Tom Dailey, Mayor of
heartfelt prayers and paid homage to Oakbrook Laurence Herman, For-
Jhulelal, the Sindhi deity, led by Dr. mer Mayor Gopal Lalmalani Oak-
Gita Rupani and Manju Dadlani. brook Trustee Dr. Suresh Reddy.
Henna Ballaney and Ria Matta Bollywood beats, getting everyone Secretary Dr. Subhash Balaney. President Vinita Gulabani in her
took the stage, captivating the audi- on their feet and dancing to the SAMC Committee dedication and remarks outlined Sindhi’s oldest civ-
ence for the entire cultural program. rhythm. The culinary spread fea- leadership ensured a memorable ilizational roots with its rich distinct
Namish Nagdev, a talented 9-year- tured an array of mouthwatering celebration for the Sindhi commu- cultural heritage. Vinita Gulabani
old, eloquently conveyed the impor- Sindhi dishes, including Dal Pakwan, nity. Community members came to- further presented a historical over-
tance of Cheti Chand, emphasizing Chole Pattice, Sindhi Curry, Sindhi gether to volunteer for decorations, view of the role of Sindhi Associa-
acceptance, unity, and the story of Fry Bhindi, Tairi, Sindhi Faluda, and making-packing, distributing prasad, tion in building bridges of friendship
Jhulelal God. Mrs. Balaney sung a refreshing special sindhi drink called Raffel and support the event. SAMC with the community organizations
Special Cheti Chand Song. Multi- Thandai. sincerely thank all our sponsors for to help foster collaborative efforts
ple Dance Performances were per- The event was expertly orga- this event. in advancing the cultural, social and
formed by SAMC community ladies. nized by the SAMC Committee led With over 250 attendees, the charitable ideals. -
DJ Paulami Majumdar spun by President Vinita Gulabani and Cheti Chand festival at Ashyana -Asian Media USA

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