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Upkar Dandiya Night
Upkar Association Kuwait, one of the prominent Association of Indians formed in Kuwait, had its Dandiya celebrations on October 4th 2019. Upkar Association celebrates a number of festivals and other events where all its members can join in to meet and celebrate together.
The evening was celebrated with the traditional Dandiya and Garba.
Upkar members and guests turned up in large numbers to enjoy the evening. All were dressed in traditional Indian wear and accessories. There were prizes for Best dressed couple, Best dressed girl, Best dressed boy, in addition to a number of interesting spot prizes. There was even a prize for the most creatively decorated Dandiya! A lucky draw by our sponsor, Al Mulla Exchange was also conducted. The winners got gifts from Al Mulla Exchange.
The evening included a number of Indian street food items and mouth watering delicacies- available throughout the event. As one of the members put it ít ‘the food was so delicious and mouth watering, that it felt that he was having it in Delhi Chandni Chowk or in Aligarh food stalls’!!!
The new Upkar Executive Committee for 2019-2020 was also introduced to the members.
Upkar has been regularly organizing for its members events and celebrations including Holi, Diwali, Lohri, Sports Day etc. Social events such as Yoga Day and Blood Donation Camp have also been organized. Earlier in 2019, Upkar members have enjoyed event such as Lohri , Holi and a day out at a Kuwait Water Park.
Upkar Executive Committee is hosting their next mega event -the Diwali party on November 1st, 2019.
Upkar Association will be glad to provide additional information on Upkar membership and can be contacted at upkarpost@yahoo.com or by visiting our website www.upkarkuwait.org. In addition our office bearers can be reached on- Mr. Jitendra Chaudhary 66457045; Mr. Mohan Singh 69004861; Mr. Sachin Vig 50477619; Mr. Anil Sangtani : 97297445; Mr. Harpreet Singh 97650826; Ms. Himali Shringi – 66898319, Ms. Ritu Nath- 97210178 and Ms. Sonali Jagath- 60417119
UPKAR executive committee thanks all members for over whelming support and co-operation and also looks forward to welcoming new members on board!
Upkar Diwali Night 2018
Upkar Association Kuwait, one of the modestly largeAssociation of Indians formed in Kuwait, celebrated its Diwali Night Grand Party on 9thNovember, 2018 at Hotel Radisson Blu, Kuwait. Diwali is traditionallycelebrated as the Festival of Lights where people meet their near and dear onesto exchange festive greetings.
The event was presided over by the First Secretary of the Indian Embassy, Mr. Krishan Kumar Pahel.
Despite the stormy weather, Upkar members turned up in large numbers to get together and celebrate the festival. All the members were dressed up for the occasion, and exchanged festive greetings- it felt as though everyone was in India!
Upkar Parivar members and invited guests participatedin various Diwali themed games. Upkar gave away a number of spot prizes duringthe celebration and also felicitated talented children who achievedmilestones in academics and other activities. There was also a Lucky Draw with a prize of a silver coin!
Upkar Association will be glad to provide additional information on Upkar membership and can be contacted. at upkarpost@yahoo.com or kindly visit our website www.upkarkuwait.org. In addition our office bearers shall be reachable on- Mr. Jitendra Chaudhary 66457045; Mr. Mahesh Menghani 66900317; Mr. Bobby Oberoi – 50288007; Mr. Sachin Vig 50477619 and Mrs. Himali Shringi – 66898319.
UPKAR executive committee thanks all members for over whelming support and co-operation!
Upkar Celebrate Dandiya Raas
Upkar Association Kuwait, one of the leading Association of Indians formed in Kuwait, had the honor of holding it’s first ever Navratri Dandiya Raas on September 29, 2017 in Rajdhani palace, Khaitan, Kuwait.
The festival symbolizes get-together with near & dear ones, playing with Dandiya sticks and Garba dance wherein both the forms of ethnic dances symbolize the beginning of the festive season in India. The event had begun with an introductory session followed by games and a variety of dances such as Dandiya & Garba. A plethora of spot prizes were distributed for best dressed couple, adults and kids in ethnic wear along-with the best dancers who added to the enthusiasm in the evening.
Upkar Executive Committee is hosting their next mega event to be the Diwali party on October 27, 2017. We shall also hold a box cricket, family picnic, holi and children’s talent show during 2017-2018.
We shall be glad to provide additional information on Upkar and could be contacted for updates on membership, events etc. at upkarpost@yahoo.com or kindly visit our website www.upkarkuwait.org. In addition our office bearers can be contacted on- Mr. Jitendra Chaudhary 66457045; Mr. Mahesh Menghani 66900317; Mr. Sanjay Mansukhani – 66507585; Mr. Sachin Vig – 50477619; Mr. Bobby Oberoi – 50288007 and Mrs. Himali Shringi – 66898319.
UPKAR executive committee thanks all members for over whelming support and co-operation.
Coverage : UPKAR Diwali Celebration
Upkar Association Kuwait, one of the modestly large Association of Indians formed in Kuwait, had the honor of holding it’s Diwali Mela on November 4, 2016 at Rezzayat Villa, Salmiya, Kuwait.
The festival symbolizes get-together with near & dear ones, lighting of lamps and exchanging gifts. The event had begun with the lighting of the lamps by EC members and felicitation of students from the Upkar family for performing well in the previous academic sessions. There was an array of games for both elders and children witnessed by a crowd of 350 people along with raffle draws, singing performances and followed by dinner.
Upkar Executive Committee shall be shortly announcing the dates for their next mega event to be the “Upkar Cricket League” during the remainder of 2016. We shall also hold a family picnic, Holy Celebration and children’s talent show of various forms during 2017 and prior to the next AGM.
Upkar Association shall also take this opportunity to thank its sponsors Air India, Country Club, Aman Exchange and Omaxe Builders (India) who have been a constant partner in our journey and to inculcate the essence of oneness.
We shall be glad to provide additional information on Upkar and shall be contacted for updates on membership, events etc. at upkarpost@yahoo.com or kindly visit our website www.upkarkuwait.org.
UPKAR executive committee thanks all members for over whelming support and co-operation.
Upkar Annual Day Celebration
Upkar Association Kuwait, one of the modestly large Association of Indians formed in Kuwait, had the honor of holding Annual General Meeting (AGM) on September 23, 2016 at the renowned premises of Indian Embassy, Kuwait. It was a fun filled evening that witnessed a fashion show themed “Unity In Diversity”, children’s talent show and various singers, poets etc. that had come forward from UPKAR fraternity to add to the aura of the pleasant evening.
The event has historically been an occasion for all the members to meet one another after the long summer break in Kuwait and provide their valuable inputs to the Executive Committee for the events planned for the forthcoming year. It has been unanimously agreed for the next mega event to be the “Diwali” celebration considering the festive season coming up and to be followed by a Cricket League, Dandiya nite during the remainder of 2016. Whilst the tentative dates shall be provided later, we shall hold a family picnic, Holy Celebration and children’s talent show of various forms during 2017 and prior to the next AGM.
EC members are entrusted the responsibility to organizing the social & cultural events during the year and we hereby also encourage our folks from all spheres in Kuwait to join the Upkar family and be a part of the eventful year coming up.
UPKAR Association shall also take this opportunity to thank its sponsors LIC, Air India, Country Club who have been constant partners in our journey and to inculcate the essence of oneness.
We shall be glad to provide additional information on UPKAR and can be contacted for updates on membership, events etc. at upkarpost@gmail.com or kindly visit our website www.upkarkuwait.org. In addition our office bearers can be reached on- Mr. Jitendra Chaudhary 66457045; Mr. Mahesh Menghani 66900317.
UPKAR executive committee thanks all members for their over whelming support and co-operation.
UPKAR AGM 2015
Upkar Association Kuwait, one of the oldest Association of Indians living in Kuwait, celebrated its Annual General Meeting cum Picnic on 1st October 2015 at Musical Fountain Park, Kuwait. Event was 1st event of the Organization, after long summer break. Families & friends enjoyed the get-together. Program was filled with fun and games for adults and kids.
UPKAR members also added 3 new members to executive committee – Mr. Sanjay Mansukhani, Mr.Bobby Oberoi and Mrs.Hemali Shringi for the year 2015-16. All members were elected based on nominations. EC members are entrusted the responsibility to organizing the social & cultural events during the year.
Next mega event of Upkar Parivar is the festival of light Diwali, we will meet on 6th November 2015, members of Indian community are welcome to join UPKAR and member’s guests are always welcome to join us for celebrations & get together. Contact us for membership at upkarpost@yahoo.com or visit our website www.upkarkuwait.org or contact office bearers: Jitendra Chaudhary 66457045; Mahesh Menghani 66900317.
UPKAR executive committee thanks all members for over whelming support and co-operation.