Several of us had agreed to participate in a "talent" show in honor of the "newlyweds" and this was all led by my dear friend, and fellow Rotarian from Norwich, England - Mark Little.
In the past, Mark and his crew have provided limitless entertainment to our groups and this was to be no exception. With the assistance from Ray Sykes, Mark conducted "man in the street" interviews, jokes telling, recitations of various bits of homespun poetry, and then he served as Master of Ceremonies and introduced us to several acts. 
Entertainers included Lynn Freshman, Ken Hiller, Anna Looby, Pallavi Saran-Mathur, Past District Governor Ramesh from the Delhi-West Rotary Club, and several others, including myself. When I was called upon to perform, I requested that everyone in attendance rise and join me in singing the National Anthem of India, and the result was very moving.
Generally, when one hears the Indian National Anthem, it is not sung with great gusto, but that was NOT the case that evening! Following the "talent", we all enjoyed joining in some dancing, led by the two celebrants, and this went on for nearly a half-hour. We were treated to a wonderful meal, several courses of food prepared by Sandhu and the rest of the crew. Although it was a long day, it was a wonderful way to cap off the day of great accomplishments!
Entertainers included Lynn Freshman, Ken Hiller, Anna Looby, Pallavi Saran-Mathur, Past District Governor Ramesh from the Delhi-West Rotary Club, and several others, including myself. When I was called upon to perform, I requested that everyone in attendance rise and join me in singing the National Anthem of India, and the result was very moving.
Generally, when one hears the Indian National Anthem, it is not sung with great gusto, but that was NOT the case that evening! Following the "talent", we all enjoyed joining in some dancing, led by the two celebrants, and this went on for nearly a half-hour. We were treated to a wonderful meal, several courses of food prepared by Sandhu and the rest of the crew. Although it was a long day, it was a wonderful way to cap off the day of great accomplishments!
The previous evening, Pallavi entertained us and held us spellbound while she danced four suites of classical Indian dancing. Hopefully, you will be able to gain some idea as to her performance by clicking on this link: It is a very large file and takes a bit of time to complete the BUFFERING, but be patient and wait til the buffering is completed and then sit back and enjoy the performance!
If viewing that short clip of Pallavi's incredible talent does not intoxicate you with the magic of India, nothing will... She is a gifted young woman who interprets the classical stories and legends of Hindu mythology, and has danced for audiences throughout India, as well as in Maine, New Hampshire, California and at the Nehru Center in London.
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