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Posted by: | Posted on: November 21, 2018

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!

Posted by: | Posted on: October 15, 2017

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.