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A DIWALI LIT

BY A BLUE MOON

The Thai Sindhi Association (TSA) celebrated a
magical Diwali under a starry night, complete with an
open bar, dinner, and entertainment.

B Y MAHMOOD HO S S AIN
In early November, community members came together to
celebrate Diwali in the most glamorous of ways, dressed in their
best and with joyous moods during an enchanting evening that was
wonderfully organised and hosted by the Thai Sindhi Association
(TSA). This rewarding occasion, graced by dignitaries and brimming
with cultural richness, is a yearly milestone in the festive calendar
of the Thai-Indian community in Bangkok, made possible by the
President of the TSA, Deepak Sajnani.
The celebratory event also presented the soft launch of the TSA
Appropriately named the Blue Moon Diwali Ball, the event Sindhi Directory 2024, a project initiated by TSA Vice President
warmly welcomed esteemed guests such as H.E. Nagesh Singh, the Jacky Ramani, for a deserved update. The lavish affair was held
Indian Ambassador to Thailand; and the Brazilian Ambassador to at the exquisite InterContinental Bangkok in Ratchaprasong,
Thailand, H.E. Jose Borges Dos Santos Jr. Other notable figures featuring captivating performances, including a special presentation
of the Thai-Indian community that graced the event with their of The Ramakien by Thai artists, Bollywood dances, and moving
presence included Kenny Nawani, a founding member of the TSA tunes by DJ Sunny from India, which enticed all to join in the fun
(1976); the President of the Indian Association of Thailand (IAT), on an open dance floor. The evening culminated with delectable
Papni ‘Chuan’ Thakur; the President of the India-Thai Chamber dishes for dinner and the chance for attendees to win various
of Commerce (ITCC), Sushil Dhanuka; and Vice Chairman of valuable prizes through a lucky draw. It’s safe to say the Blue Moon
the Joint Foreign Chamber of Commerce in Thailand, Ravi Sehgal. Diwali Ball was not only a success, but a fulfilling experience for all.

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