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FIsana hosts its 20th Diwali Gala Dinner

with a rich display of Indian culture

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New York
ederation of Indo-American
Seniors Association of North
FAmerica (FISANA) celebrat-
ed the 20th Diwali Gala Dinner
celebration as Festival of Lights on
November 17th, 2021 from 5 p.m. to
11 p.m. at Royal Albert Palace, New
Jersey with over 500 guest who en-
joyed Culture, tastes, arts, and music
of India.
As many Indian seniors of old
aged immigrated since 60’es to till
date, have crossed oceans and bor-
ders for few countries, but the hol-
idays and traditions they brought
with them have both endured and
evolved with the next generation.
Diwali is a festival with various
meanings, histories and religion ob-
serving with small to large gathering
is no exception.
This year, the event lead by
chairman shri Dipakbhai Shah,
President Ratilal Patel, Vishnu who
is General Secretory and with ex-
tended support of over Tri-state’s
seniors association with Sruhadam
Entertainment musical team. Festi-
val being managed with COVID-19
safety measures with hand saniti-
zation, masking for event staff and
measuring temperature by security
staff under control activities. FISA-
NA organized with careful planning
to facilitate an event that consid-
ers all the necessary public health
guidance to ensure a safe evening. these awards. awards was presented to Smt. Suchi- guest for opening their wallets and
Co-hosted by Shri Dipakbhai Shah, The 2nd lifetime achievements traben Patel and his daughter Ms. donate generously as expenses of
who welcome the guest, followed awards presented to Pramodbhai Manisha Patel for Late shri Ramesh- such Gala Dinner managed only by
Ratilal Patel who invited each se- Amin, for his religious, heritage bhai Patel as Co-founder of FIA, donation-funds.
nior’s association president, pre- and extra ordinary services for Lord and hosting Indian Parades from last Diwali has grown into one of the
sented flower bouquet, and appre- Krishna Vraj temple in Pennsylva- four decades in New York as largest most important cultural arts festivals
ciated each presidents for selling nia. and biggest outside India. The gath- that brings together our community in
large number of tickets and sup- The 3rd lifetime achievements ered guest gave standing ovations a celebration of the diverse rich culture
port. Musical evening Co-hosted by awards handed over to Shri Vish- and honors to shri Late Rameshbhai of India where we have a relationship
Shiva Mathur, with singer Lalittya nubhai Patel as founder of Gujarati Patel with nonstop applause. of Janma Bhumi to Karma Bhumi to
Munshaw, Prakash Parmar and few Samaj of New York and dedication The extended supporter to FIS- relationship. Many choices of food
others added the traditional Indian services to tristate Gujaraties to ANA were also recognized by shri from appetizers to entrees, variety of
Bollywood music hold the crowd in bring them in harmonious religious Dipakbhai Shah and Shri Ratilal Pa- salads, bread and desserts were most
harmony of music. and cultural activities for many years. tel for communities supporters and enjoyable by seniors and level of satis-
Shri Dipakbhai Shah extend- The 4th lifetime achievements activist shri Mukundbhai & Rama- faction appreciated by gathering and
ed the 1st lifetime achievements awards were announced for Shri ben Thakar, Shri Piyushbhai Patel, thanked to shri Albert Jasani team.
awards and being presented to Shri Mukundbhai Mehta for his tremen- Shri Kanubhai Patel, Shri Rahul In closing remarks vote of thanks
Padmashri H R Shah, who managed dous services to seniors communi- Shukla, shri Girish Soni, Shri Bimal by Shri Ratilal Patel and Shri Vish-
many years in television media for ties of New York and involvement Joshi and many more who support- nubhai Patel, who managed to thank
Indian Communities. Deputy Con- of dedicational services without any ed from full-page advertisements each supporters by way of advertise-
sul General Shri Varun ji along with interest for seniors in tristate. to donations. Few communities’ ments, gifts, donors, tickets selling
Ratilal Patel joined in presenting The 5th lifetime achievements leaders did request to the gathered and volunteers.

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