CHICAGO: The Punjabi Cultural Society of Chicago an organization devoted to promoting Punjabi culture and performing arts in metropolitan Chicago area organized fin exciting Punjabi dinner and dance program called “Azo Nachiye” on Dec. 23 at the Viceroy of India Banquet Hall in Lombard, Illinois.

A live band from Toronto Canada “Livleen and the Dest Boyz” entertained the audience superbly adr kept the dance floor packed with their smashing hit Bhangra songs and lively music. The audience also danced to the DJ music of “Dhamaka” till Tam. To celebrate the bygone 1995 and to welcome 1996. Several wonderful prizes were raffled off to add to the excitement. The program was sold out in advance and only slightly over 300 could attend the party due to limited space. It was also where PCS last yours achievements were enumerated The outgoing President Thakar Singh Basati and honorary Chairman Laichwant Singh Komal were honored by the chief guest Dr. Surjit Singh Patheja of Valparaiso Indiana, who stressed fraternity among, Punjabis during his address to the attendees. Swaranjit Singh Dhillon was recognized for his continued support ta P.C.S.

‘The 1996 P.CS. Officials and board of directors were introduced as follows: Dr. Gurbachan Singh Kapoor (Honorary Chairman), Rajinder Singh Mago (President), Manjit Singh Gill (vice-president), Sukhmeet Singh Atwal (Executive Secretary). Bhagwant Singh Sandhu (Finance Secretary), Thakar Singh Basati (Intercommunity Coordinator), Gulzar Singh Multani (Public Relations Director), Harjinder Singh Khaira (Special Programs Director), Sunny Kular (Sports Director), Harwinder Pal Singh Lail (Sports Codirect or), Harjap Singh Sangha (Legal Affairs Director), Mohinderjit Singh Saini (Publications Director), Ronny Kular (Youth Director) and Tarran Paul Singh Chawla (Legal Counsel)

‘The P.C.S. annual Vaisakhi cultural program “Rangla Punjab “96” was announced to behold on Saturday, March 23, 1996 at the Center East Auditorium in Skokie, Illinois.

Article extracted from this publication >>  January 31, 1996