KOA Zone 9 Director

 

KOA ZONE 9 ACTIVITIES

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Shivratri 2010:   

2010 started with a bang for the KOA Zone 9 community. In its first gathering of the year this past Saturday, over 260 community members regaled for over 5 hours in a hall that gradually became a little stuffy. The array of authentic Kashmiri food and the variety of traditional and contemporary entertainment added a major flavor to this ‘Shivratri’ event.

http://picasaweb. google.com/ Zone9KOA/ KOAZone9Shivratr i2010#

-> http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=Mn9_y6Inhz0

Kashmiri Language and Culture Class –

Season 2010 got off to a great start in KOA Zone 9 – Northern California .

Twenty two children have registered for the classes this season. After the success of 2009 session, KOA Zone 9 Volunteer team has been building on the curriculum and keeping children engaged through the two hour class held every Sunday. 

This season children are also required to complete a project on Kashmir. Children will be writing a paper in Kashmiri. Children will present the paper in Kashmiri at the West Coast Camp in September – 2010 and can win prizes / scholarships upto $200.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ab2jfGeYTPY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTVOVcMZvSY

Havan 2010:   

Here are the pictures and videos from the community Navreh and Havan. Many thanks to our sponsors and volunteers. http://picasaweb. google.com/ Zone9KOA/ KOAZone9NavrehHa vanMarch282010

http://www.youtube. com/user/ Zone9KOA# p/a/u/0/jrejP1PI B84

Picnic 2010:   

Zone 9 Community had a great day outdoors – Led by Rajesh Ji Khazanchi, the event was very well planned and offered opportunity for community members to mingle and have fun in an exquisite setting.

Pictures of the event: http://picasaweb. google.com/ Zone9KOA/ KOAZone9Picnic20 10#

KOA West Coast National Camp 2010:

They all attain perfection when they find joy in their work

Camps like these unite us and help in preserving our heritage – Wishes KOA success!!

That’s what KOA Zone 9 volunteer team demonstrated while ensuring a pleasurable experience for all attendees at the KOA West Coast National Camp – 2010.

The highlight of the camp was also the presentation of projects by children in Kashmiri. These children who participate in Zone 9 Kashmir classes shared their Kashmir language prowess in the competition where they were all recognized and won cash prizes. Sandhya Tickoo and Simran Moza won $300 and $250 for 1st and 2nd place respectively.

And having fun wasn’t all we had - in less than 5 minutes; we raised about $8000 for various KOA programs.  We are a giving community – no question about it… Thank you all.

Rind Posh maal

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YCrm2Lw3A0

http://picasaweb.google.com/Zone9KOA/KOAWestCoast2010Camp#

Shivratri 2009: (Don't miss video of kids Shivratri Song and Chakri.)

Pictures

http://picasaweb. google.com/ Zone9KOA/ ShivratriFunctio n2009#.

Videos:

http://video. google.com/ videoplay? docid=-133754726 7834077521&hl=en --> Dance by kids
 

Kashmiri Classes – Zone 9 Takes the Lead: 

KOA Zone 9 conducted Kashmiri Language and Culture Classes, targeted at children over the ages of 4. The class format was designed to provide variety and keep the children engaged while going through the learning process.

Classes started with Yoga for 20 Minutes. It would be followed by Language Classes for 40 Minutes. Children would be encouraged to participate and take turns in reading lessons and leading the class in Kashmiri.

The last session focused on cultural aspects – 15 Minutes. A theme was picked for each class and children would be introduced to the topic in detail and encouraged to have the discussion.

Various themes included – Festivals, Kashmiri Dishes, Life Style – Dress, Religion etc

Class in progress

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45noNGDxmpo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypPy9TPon2I

Class Pictures and Graduation Ceremony

http://picasaweb.google.com/Zone9KOA/KashmiriClasses#

Navreh / Havan 2009:

Community celebrated navreh by conducting Havan. Ladies were given gifts including Kashmiri Kulcha, Noon and AtGath

Havan, Navreh & Zang Trai Pictures

http://picasaweb. google.com/ Zone9KOA/ ZangTrai2009#

Havan, Navreh & Zang Trai Pictures

http://video. google.com/ videoplay? docid=6704696985 956254747

Picnic 2009:

It felt as if we were back in Nishat Bagh for a Sunday afternoon – now, that was getting back to one’s roots and feeling great about it!

http://picasaweb. google.com/ Zone9KOA/ KOAZone9Picnic20 09PartII#

http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=Dx8n_T2nyoU
 

Independence Day Celebrations- 2009:

http://picasaweb. google.com/ renukhar67/ 15thAugust2009KO A?feat=email#

http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=rH7MUD9eGhE

Camp 2009: (KOA National West Coast Camp):

It was a great culmination to an eventful summer. 160+ Biradari members got together for three days of carefree mingling, sharing, canoeing, hiking, doing yoga, visiting riverhead/falls/ rivers, cooking and enjoying authentic Koshur dishes, playing chess, entertaining themselves with skits/charades/ kids &adult talent shows, enjoying ‘roth’ and ‘kahwa’, ‘roffing’ away while relating nostalgically to Lalded, old Kashmiri psalms and songs, and a mixture of popular music vocalized by the up and coming Deepali Wattal, …

http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=xnkk_aec6r8

KOA Camp 2009 Day 2 - Concert Part 5
http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=BzF9hfK_ MtU

Group Activity 3 - Part 1
http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=30atjhgfNl8

Kashmiri Balidaan Divas – In Fremont - 2009

In the San Francisco Bay area, over hundred people gathered in the Fremont Temple to observe this day on Sunday, September 13. Kashmiri Pandits paid homage to their community members, whose lives were cut short by the barbaric militants.

Diwali 2009:   

Community got together and had a fun evening. Kashmiri and Hindi songs by adults and kids were a highlight of the event.

http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=VHH6TLSub78 -- KOA Zone9 Diwali 2009 Part 1
http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=6RgUx7YBBlU -- KOA Zone9 Diwali 2009 Part 2

http://picasaweb. google.com/ renukhar67/ KOADiwaliFunctio n?feat=email#

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From: Vinod Moza <moza_vinod@yahoo.com>
Subject: [KOAZone9] KOA Diwali Function -
To: koazone9@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sunday, November 2, 2008, 11:33 AM


Dear Community Members, 


Namaskar. 

I would like to thank you all for braving the rains and sharing your spirits with each other at this event. It was heartening to see such big turn out and members of all ages engaging and enjoying every moment. We need a bigger hall next time !! 

I would like to thank all members for sharing the delicious dishes / sweets and appreciate their efforts to make this event so Kashmiri. 

I would also like to thank all volunteers (including kids), who managed the registration desk, helped with the setup / décor, Aarti, kitchen, MC’s, Sports/Arts center, and last but not the least Cleanup. 

Special thanks also to all the participants of the Cultural Program & Kashmiri Quiz. Kashmiri Ramayan was quite an experience for members of all ages. Kids did a great job. 

Thanks to the Ramayan Director, the commentator, Cinematographer / Quiz Master, DJ of the evening, and the camera crew. 

The much awaited pictures and videos are available now. Pl. follow the links below:

Pl. also mark your calendar for next two KOA Zone 9 events:

New Year Party on Dec 31st - Evite and details will follow soon.

Shivratri Celebration on Feb 28th,2009.

The link to Diwali picture album is

http://picasaweb.google.com/Zone9KOA/DiwaliFunction2008#

Link to Diwali Videos:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6752937984804987336

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6943016214607740082

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5059173169312460058

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5841628874798158013

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8420060925494038462

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2805771133673965943

With Best Wishes


Vinod Moza