Celebrate Holi with the NetIP Family and Support an Important Cause

sarora — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:54:18 +0000

On behalf of NetIP’s North America Board and Chapter Officers, here’s wishing our readers and the NetIP Community a happy and colorful Holi. Cultural Awareness, along with Professional Development, Community Service and Political Awareness, is a core pillar of the Organization and our chapters are committed to providing a unique platform to promote South Asian Culture across US and Canada. It is in this spirit that many of our chapters are hosting fun and unique Holi events in the coming weeks that also have a strong community support undertone (many of the events are to support Grameen Foundation’s effort in Haiti) If, like me, you spent the day inside an office wishing that you part of the festivities, you’ll love what’s on offer. Check out just some of the exciting activities planned in various cities -

“HOLI COW” by NetIP LA-OC — A Beach Party Organized for the Haiti Relief Efforts

A fun Holi event to benefit Haiti

A spectacular afternoon at the Will Rogers State Beach, under the warm March sun, as NetIP LA-OC & AIF celebrate the “Ultimate Holi Beach Party of the Year” to benefit the AIF Haiti Relief Fund. You’ve all been wanting to help out with the Haiti relief efforts and this is your chance to do so in style and with tons of fun. Come as we celebrate our culture and heritage through vibrant colors, water, sand and games. Bring your family and friends to this joyous occasion and experience our hospitality through these festivities!!

*Date:*	*Saturday, March 6, 2010*
*Time:*	*1:00pm – 4:00pm*
*Location:*	*Will Rogers State Beach*

Click here for NetIP LA-OC’s Holi Facebook event

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“HOLI HUNGAMA” by NetIP New York — AnÂ Evening of Fun, Fashion & Flair

Holi Hungama - An evening of fun, fashion and flair

A fashion show courtesy of BIBI Magazine, music by DJ Sammy J, performances by NYC Bhangra a lot more! Don’t miss this exciting evening by NetIP NY!

*Date:*	*Saturday, March 6, 2010*
*Time:*	*7:00pm – 10:00pm*
*Location:*	*BLVD, 199 Bowery, NY NY 10002*

A percentage of the proceeds will go to support the Grameen Foundation.

Click here for NetIP NY’s Holi Facebook event

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The Sixth Annual Holi Hungama by NetSAP DC

NetSAP DC's Holi Hungama

Join NetSAP DC to celebrate Holi in the Park! Everyone is welcome to attend and this event is free to members and non-members. Â Bring your own gulal (holi color) and picnic baskets and play holi with some new NetSAP DC friends! Gulal can be purchased at most South Asian stores in the metro area.

Given the recent devastation in Haiti, NetSAP DC will be collecting monetary donations for the Grameen Foundation’s Haiti Fund. Â We will also be collectingÂ nonperishables and toiletries for the Arlington Food Bank.

Date:	Sunday, March 28, 2010
Time:	1:00pm – 4:00pm
Location:	Quincy Park,Â 1021 N. Quincy Street, Arlington, VA

Click here for NetSAP DC’s Holi Facebook event

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“Holi Hai” by NetIP Dallas — Bid Goodbye to Winter and Embrace the Spring with Holi Festivities

Come join NetIP Dallas as we wave goodbye to WINTER and embrace the SPRING!! There’s no better way to kickoff this spring season with friends and family than smothering them with gulal (holi color). Just think of how much fun a snowball fight is.. and now imagine doing the same thing with colored powder! A limited amount of colors will be provided by NetIP Dallas, but it is recommended that you purchase your own at a local South Asian store (darker colors are more fun) =)

*Date:*	*Sunday, March 7, 2010*
*Time:*	*12:30pm – 4:30pm*
*Location:*	*Outside Grounds of DFW Hindu Temple,Â 1605 North Britain Road,Â Irving, TX*

Click here for NetIP Dallas’ Holi Facebook event

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NetIP Miami Hosts the Largest Ever Florida Holi Event

: NetIP Miami

This past weekend (Feb 28th), NetIP Miami hosted a free Holi Event that attracted a large crowd. The event titled “ NetIP Miami’s Free Holi Picnic with Music, Games, Dance, and Book Club” had it all – games, music, food and of course lots of colors!

Click here to visit NetIP Miami’s Holi Facebook event page

Click here to see some other events coming up by NetIP Miami

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Whether you are just curious about this colorful festival (traditionally celebrated on the day after a full moon in March to celebrate a good harvest), or you are looking for a fun-filled day, come join NetIP Chapter’s Holi events across the country.

Happy Holi!

Sundip Arora

President | NetIP 2010

March Event of the Month: NetIP Seattle’s Holi – “Range Barse!”

sarora — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 23:23:43 +0000

NetIP Seattle’s first ever Holi event, held on March 14th, 2009, was selected

as NetIP’s March Event of the Month.Â TheÂ festivities took place at

Marymoor Park in Redmond, WA.Â The team was able to secure event

sponsorship with The Northwest chapter ofÂ Ekal Vidyalaya to raise

awareness of the struggles facing impoverished villagers in remote

areas of India.

March 2009 Event of the Month – Holi, NetIP Seattle

Despite overcast conditions and light rain, over 200 people joined the festivities!

The music, chaat, colors, and water balloons fueled non-stop dancing and Holi

fun throughout the afternoon. The atmosphere was lively with Bollywood music

played by DJ Nihar Desai.

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Celebrate Holi with the NetIP Family and Support an Important Cause

March Event of the Month: NetIP Seattle’s Holi – “Range Barse!”