ISW Christmas Celebratrion

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Last Updated on Saturday, 19 December 2009 18:34

By Ernest Gulla

On Saturday, December 5th, about one hundred people from different Indian states gathered at Richer Elementary School in Marlboro to celebrate the fourth annual ISW christmas 2009. Ladies dressed in colorful Indian sarees & men in formal attire celebrated christmas in the Indian way with Christmas carols, live music, dance and drama. The evening program started with a dance performance by Priya Magilicerla, followed by an inspirational Christmas Drama presented by Mrs. Orpha James & group. Mr. Suresh Gupta, Vice President ISW, welcomed the audience and brought a thought provoking message about the lessons we can learn from Grass hoppers & the power that lies behind joining hands to accomplish great things.

With the Christmas carols in various Indian languages,the presentation of the story of Christmas by Mr. Ben Lal and the concluding popular christmas Carol " silent night ' in dimmed lights, the spirit of christmas was felt in the auditorium. The ISW recognized the organizers with the presentation of a Memento by Mr. Suresh Gupta. The 2009 Christmas cake was cut by Mr & Mrs.Suresh Gupta and the Santa cheered the children with his appearance and goddie bags. People enjoyed the food catered by Udepi and home made refreshments.

Some comments :

"The overall meaning of Christmas was given through songs, dance and drama. Got a sense that people from all age groups enjoyed the program."

Nathan
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"Thank you for inviting me to such a wonderful program. It was an inspiring and a wonderful experience. The play was very educative and the carols were soothing to the heart. It was great to see Christmas celebrated in an Indian way! Lastly, but not the least, the food was great."

Roshan

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            "ISW Christmas event was very good especially the 'Love Story of God' by Ben Lal, entire program was conduct nicely, the songs, dance by Priya, drama and last but not the least the Santa, looking forward for the next year ISW Christmas Event"

Varun
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            I think the drama was very nice. We should involve our children more to take active role in singing and skits,The food was great as always.

Veera
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Pictures Courtesy of Brother John Benedict Ravi

For more pictures, visit Brother John's Picassa Christmas Celebration Album - View Album