Rabindra Jayanti Celebration on June 11

Dear , We are pleased to remind you that this year, Prabasi and BABA are jointly celebrating Tagore's 150th birth anniversary. Several events are lined up including performances by international artists, local talents and children's variety shows. Do not forget to enjoy the delicious authentic Bengali food that would be served at the food stalls. Date: Saturday, June 11, 2011 Schedule of Events 12.30- Pranganey Mela (Mouth watering Food stalls and other Booths) 12.30- Pranganey Chotoder Jonney- 1- Painting Competition - Inspiration Tagore & 2- Fancy dress - Inspired during the times and work of Tagore. (Please send an email to <cultural@prabasi.org>, if your kids are interested to participate in this event.)    2.15 - Hall Opens   2.30 - Influence of Classical Ragas on Rabindra Sangeet: Also known as Rabindranath's Bhanga Gaan - In this program we will revisit the songs influenced by the Indian classical compositions. Participants:Aditya Das, Jaya Basu,Jayashree Ray, Jayanta Ray,Manidipa Bhattacharya ,Shampa Banerjee,Sonali Bhattacharya,Sudeep Nag, Sumita Chakravorty,Waziuddin Chowdhury     3.30 -"Why Robi":Come watch a thought provocative montage that will challenge especially those of us who think we may have transcended Rabindranath and his work in this land of opportunities and fast paced life. In our show you will see how a typical bay area Bengali family finds out how Rabindranath's work may still leave some marks in our daily lives here in the US of A Participants-Please visit our facebook page for more information:http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1016041291#%21/event.php?eid=128868677191280   5.00 -Rabindrasangeet by Sadi Mohammad 6.30- Documentary Film on Rabindranath by Satyajit Ray:http://www.satyajitray.org/films/tagore.htm 7.30- Bangladesher Hridoy hotey   8.15- Rabindrasangeet presentation Sasha Ghoshal 10.00-Rabindrasangeet for Tomorrow- A modern approach:A contemporary interpretation- rabindra sangeet with great modern instruments with a Indo-western fusion-like touch. Our Local artists   have done wonders by  giving  a new musical interpretation to Tagore’s songs, keeping  the spirit and core of his songs intact Participants- Manidipa Bhattacharya ,Malini Banerjee ,Nilanjan Sarkar,Subhen Khatua ,Sudip nag ,Siddhartha Chattopadhyay   Movie of this Month inspired by Robi Thakur  In continuation of our Tagore's 150th birth year celebration we are proud to bring 'Noukadubi', a film by Rituporno Ghosh. It will be screened on June 18 at 3:00 pm, Serra Theatres, 200 Serra Way, Milpitas.     - Bay Area Prabasi Team       Serving the Bengali Community for over 35 years...   Membership | Letters | Shankha | Gifts | Donations | Events | Cultural Application | Feedback © 2010 Bay Area Prabasi Inc., P.O. Box 4092 Santa Clara, CA 95056-4092. Established in 1974 If you are unable to see the images, view this letter online. Please do not forward this message to anyone as it contains your personal information. To stop receiving these notifications, unsubscribe from this mailing list.