The Indian Association Geneva is delighted to invite you, your family, and friends to the much-anticipated Seventh Edition of NAMASTE GENEVA 2024, celebrating DIWALI, GURPURAB, MILAD-UN-NABI, and CHRISTMAS.
This year’s event features the DHOAD Gypsies, renowned Cultural Ambassadors of Rajasthan, who will showcase the rich heritage of India through vibrant performances. Known for their colorful costumes and energetic dances, the DHOAD Gypsies blend music, dance, and storytelling, creating an immersive cultural experience. Their repertoire includes folk styles like the lively Ghoomar dance and soulful desert ballads, all accompanied by traditional instruments such as the dholak, harmonium, and sarangi. The DHOAD Gypsies of Rajasthan have performed over 1200 concerts in over110 countries, delighting audiences for the last 18 years.
Join us at the Aula Ecole Henri-Dunant, Rue Edmond-Vaucher 20, 1203 Geneva, on Saturday, November 9, 2024, starting at 18:00.
Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to experience the infectious energy and passion of the DHOAD Gypsies, making for an unforgettable celebration of culture!
All participants are required to register online through the following link:
Register for Namaste Geneva 2024 – Celebration of DIWALI, GURPURAB, MILAD-UN-NABI and CHRISTMAS.
The details of the event are as follows:
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Date & Time
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Saturday 9 November 2024, 18:00 – 23:00
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Venue
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Aula Ecole Henri-Dunant, Rue Edmond-Vaucher 20, 1203 Geneva
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Programme
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18:00 - Meet & Greet
- Enjoy chai and refreshments
- Face-painting for kids
- Mehndi
18:55 - All guests may kindly be seated
19:00 - Welcome & Opening Remarks
19:15 - Journey to Rajasthan with Dhoad Gypsies
21:15 - Dinner
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Fee
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Members: Entrance Free
Non-Members: Entrance CHF 15/-
Standing Dinner: CHF 15/- per person (above 5 years)
Note: Dinner includes non-alcoholic beverages
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Dinner Reservation
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Please note that pre-paid meal reservations are mandatory and requested to be completed by Wednesday, 6 November 2024.
Reservations are limited to a maximum of 150 attendees and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Unfortunately, we won’t be able to accommodate any last-minute reservations beyond this date. Thank you for your understanding.
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Look forward to seeing you with family and friends.
Dr. Maneesh Wadhwa
President - Indian Association Geneva
Direction to the venue
Bus no. 10, 22 \ Tram 14, 18 (stop – Bouchet)
If you take the tram, walk 10 meters in the direction of the Lake, turn right into Avenue Edmond-Vaucher. About 400 meters along Avenue Edmond-Vaucher, the AULA Henri-Dunant will on the left.
Parking
There is blue zone parking on Avenue Edmond-Vaucher and paid parking (underground) is available at the AULA.
