In 13 years since our apartment has been built, this is the first year that a New Year has been jointly celebrated. When we took over the responsibility of the apartment association during mid-2008, this was on the must-do list. And huge credit should go to the kids for pulling a remarkable event together. I was pleasantly surprised by their organizing skills and financial acumen.
The kids performing a dance for the song ‘Yeh Ishq hai‘ from Jab We Met. I must’ve listened to this song a hundred times while they were rehearing the dance at my home. My wife was the troupe’s choreographer.
Notice the colourful screen in the background. It’s made out of 64 sarees, generously lent by the ladies in the apartment.
There were many games during the 3 hour event. One such is the musical chair contest for men.
The buffet was the highlight of the celebration. Each home took the responsibility of cooking one special item of their choice for everyone. It reminded me of unconferences where folks picked up their own topic to speak. We had over 3o items and I can tell that this can rival any 5 star hotel food.
Just before midnight, we all got together for a group photo. That’s just half of them. Few had to leave for churches and temples for New Year Pooja.
We bought some classy fireworks (these are monstrous guys) and we timed it beautifully with the New Year countdown. Then came a huge cake where the eldest couple and the youngest kid in the apartment jointly cut the cake. Then followed a melee of cream splashing spree!
To see the unity amongst the residents and the amazing spirit and talent of the kids was fantastic. A New Year Celebration I won’t forget in a long time.
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Wow, En kanney pattudum pola irukku. Please ask somebody to suthi potu-fy…:) jokes apart this is real inclusive celebration… I hope this continues not only with New Year but with other festivals too.
Wish you all a very happy new year.
Wish you a very Happionaire New Year Kiruba!
Just one thing – please don’t encourage the lighting of firecrackers. Someone popular like you should stand up and spread awareness against the use of these.
Gr8!!!
Nice, really nice. It is good to be able to create such a good environment. We hardly find time for these activities let alone conduct one. Keep the good spirit going.. Maybe, you might inspire a few more..
Nice work..Happy New Year!!
That’s very nice to hear. Glad to hear that all the people in the apartment is supporting these kind of celebrations. Good.
I heard there were lots of celebrations in my apartments. Remember, there are 192 flats in the campus ….
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Hi Kiruba….Its jus great to see the celeberations….i am missing all that….
i was so excited seeing the pics sidhu had sent….hope i join the next time….hats off to all you guys to pulling this thru! 
Hi Kiruba,
I have a question. Whether the paper plates were selected to make sure that people won’t take more in one round ? If yes, is that your idea ?
You really arranged a great New Year Eve party. We really enjoyed.
The pix are very nice uncle!
We never had such a bash in our apartment ! The credit goes to you uncle ! Thanks a ton !
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