Distance makes relations grow stronger. However pleasant as it may sound it is not always true. But, the Sindhi Punjabi Community of Mumbai have worked towards making this factually correct by bringing their people on one ground, discovers Kamiya Mohan Jani
The Sindhi Punjabi community is scattered all over Mumbai in six
different units. After every two years, sometimes three years, the
committee members arrange a get together of all Sindhi Punjabi
brethren. “This year it has been the youth’s responsibility to organise
the event in a different style and the people have really enjoyed it,”
avers Anil Punjabi, a committee member. The core committee comprises of
six people who have also helped the Panchayat grow technologically by
registering most of the Sindhi Punjabi families on computer in a very
systematic way.
The event too was a big hit and people were kept amused with dance,
drama, mimicry, laughter challenge and many more. Children found
pleasure in the Disneyland with moonwalkers, balloon shooting, tattoos,
nail painting, and lots of other fun. “This is also a platform for
prospective matrimony. After every event we arrange this function,
10-15 weddings have been finalized without dowry,” informs Amarnani. He
added that in this way, people get to know each other in a better way
and this will help their community reach the acme. They even gave
prizes to all the participants and the merit holders to boost their
confidence.
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Shri Sudanshuji Maharaj also graced the occasion whereas the event
was entirely sponsored by the people within the community.
Approximately 2,000 people were invited. People outside the community
were not allowed and the event was watched over by the police. The
event went on till late evening and was followed by dinner.