| rasik babu |
Posted
on 19-Oct-03 10:56 PM
Interestingly, ater 2 weeks of completion of Vijaya Dashami, the residents of New Hampshire observed the Dashain Party at Concord, New Hampshire. Some guests from Boston were also invited in the party. I have attended a couple of such Dashain parties and feel that the party this year has been the most disorganized and flop one.
Out of about 150 participants, 50% were from Nashua and its nearby territories. The party was organized at concord which is 1 hour drive from Nashua. It was really painful for all of the Nashua residents to travel forth and back 1 hour each. Had it been organized at Manchester, it would be fair for all NH residents.
The Dashain has been already past. By now, everybody was out from Dashain fever and festive mood. It was awkward to listen the songs stating 'Jamara Lagau' and all at that time. Nobody could feel it as a Dashain Party. It was like some other party.
The hall was unable to accommodate the total participants. So, only the ladies and children got the priviledge to sit down. It was very conjusted throughout the program.
The programs were unrefined, there was no schedule, full of boring lectures. The quality of the food did not match the money collected. The items were so hot that it was hard for the children and many others.
The people could feel that there was no proper respect to the out-of-the state guests. That is why, they were seen outside the hall most of the time.
The prize and certificate distribution was discriminating. Some selected artists got that, but without a basis. Even in the same program, some got and some not. Some sort of family and group influence could be clearly visible in this aspect.
Some of the dances and some songs, however, were really good. The organizers deserve thanks for that. The program anchor was also good except when driving the children away from the stage.
In spite of all these shortcomings, the effort of the program co-ordinator and organizors is appreciable. Only the homework was short. I am pointing out the shortcomings only for future improvements and compliance. If you are positive, pls take it positively as an unbiased feedback / criticism. I wish successforn the upcoming programs.
Rasik Babu.
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