Upcoming Events
Asom Sangha's 50th Year Anniversary
Asom Sangha's 50th Year Anniversary
Date: Saturday, June 1, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM - 11:55 PM
Location: St. Volodymyr Cultural Centre
1280 Dundas Street West
Oakville, ON, L6M 4H9
Canada
Enquiries: asomsangha6@gmail.com, president@asomsangha.ca
+1 (905) 666-2631 - via text or WhatsApp
Program Schedule
| Time | Program |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM – 12:00 Noon | Meet and Greet / Volunteer activities for setting up venue |
| 12:00 Noon – 1:00 PM | Packet Lunch |
| 1:00 – 1:20 PM | Meet and Greet |
| 1:20 – 1:30 PM | Introduction to the event |
| 1:30 – 2:00 PM | Kid’s Go As You Like |
| 2:00 – 3:00 PM | Youth Program |
| 3:00 – 4:30 PM | Asom Sangha Smriti Romanthan / Back to the memory lane |
| 3:45 – 4:15 PM | Snacks - To be served while feature presentation continues |
| 4:30 – 6:30 PM | Inauguration Program |
| Inauguration Program Outline | |
| 4:30 – 4:40 PM | Dignitaries and guest welcome and escorted to their seats |
| 4:40 – 4:43 PM | Land acknowledgement |
| 4:43 – 4:47 PM | President and executives on stage - President’s welcome address |
| 4:47 – 4:57 PM | Lamp lighting ceremony |
| 4:57 – 5:07 PM | National Anthem of Canada and India |
| 5:07 – 5:10 PM | Ceremony formally declared open by BOD on stage |
| 5:10 – 5:15 PM | Shradhanjali |
| 5:15 – 5:23 PM | Felicitation of dignitaries and sponsors |
| 5:23 – 5:25 PM | Speech by High Commissioner of India |
| 5:25 – 5:27 PM | Speech by Member of Provincial Parliament |
| 5:27 – 5:29 PM | Magazine Launch by Consulate General of India |
| 5:29 – 5:33 PM | ICICI Introduction and video playback |
| 5:33 – 5:43 PM | Introduction and felicitation of guest of honour and special guest |
| 5:43 – 5:48 PM | Children chorus |
| 5:48 – 5:57 PM | Duet commemorating Dr. Bhupen Hazarika |
| 5:57 – 6:07 PM | Sattriya Nritya |
| 6:07 – 6:12 PM | Asom Sangha's Vision presentation |
| 6:12 – 6:30 PM | Husori |
| End of Inauguration Program | |
| 6:30 – 7:45 PM | Dinner |
| 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM | Evening Cultural Programs |
| Evening Cultural Programs Outline | |
| 8:00 – 8:06 PM | Adult Chorus |
| 8:06 – 8:26 PM | Classical and Folk Fusion Dance |
| 8:26 – 9:00 PM | Axomiya Natok (Horo Dhonu Bhonga) |
| 9:00 – 9:20 PM | Medley of Assamesse Songs |
| 9:20 – 9:50 PM | Rabin Goswami |
| 9:50 – 10:30 PM | Zubeen Garg |
| 10:30 – 11:30 PM | Tea and snacks - To be served in conjunction with feature presentation |
| 11:30 PM – 12:00 AM | Rhythmic Brave hearts and closing ceremony of Asom Sangha's 50 years celebration |
| 12:00 AM – 2:00 AM | Volunteer activities to dismantle and clean up |
Registration Fees
| Regular Registration - Closed | |
|---|---|
| Regular Registration (Adults) | CAD 100 |
| Regular Registration (Students 14-23 years) | CAD 60 |
| Regular Registration (Children 4-13 years) | CAD 40 |
| Kids (below 4 years) | Complimentary |
All registrations will close on 20th May'24
| Early bird - Sold out | |
|---|---|
| Adult | CAD 80 |
| Student (Age 14 to 23) | CAD 50 |
| Child (Age 4 to 13) | CAD 40 |
| Kids (below 4 years) | Complimentary |
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AGM - 2024
Meeting Agenda
- Agenda approval
- Land acknowledgement
- Current slate of BODS and executives
- Update on action, follow up activities based on last AGM
- Financial status update
- Member approval on constitution amendment proposal from previous board (prior to 2023, which were not presented to AGM due to COVID 19 gap of AGM)
- Update on Asom Sangha 50th Anniversary Celebration event
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- Introduction of Asom Sangha Vision Revisit and discussion
- Formation of a Constitution Amendment Committee
- Comments, question, discussion and President's Comment
- Adjournment
Please join us virtually at the annual general meeting of Asom Sangha Canada.
Members will be sent an email with the link to join the meeting. If you are not yet a member, become a member now at asomsangha.ca/membership.
This is a member run association, and membership helps us quantify the size of the organization, which is essential for grants, sponsorship, and support. Members also get voting rights for passing amendments, and decisions by the board.
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(TICKETS SOLD OUT)
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TIME (PM) Activities
4:00 to 6:30 Aadoroni Tea, Snacks (Laaroo, Pitha, Sira Doi) etc.
4.30 to 5.30 Tekeli Bhonga
6.00 to 7.00 BINGO (Please bring your own PEN / PENCILS / MARKERS for the game)
7.30 to 8.00 Floor open for Bihu Naas and Gaan
8.00 onwards DinnerHighlights:
The venue will be open from 9 am and you are welcome to help with the kitchen.
Keeping with the tradition of celebrating, Asom Sangha Magh Bihu, food for dinner will be prepared by male volunteers. We still have openings for volunteers who can help in the kitchen and running of the program.
You are welcome to share Axomiya Pithaa-Ponaa cooking skills to make this event a grand success. It would be great if you could let us know in advance via text message/WhatsApp or phone call to Jib Talukdar @ +1 905 666 2631 which will help us in the overall planning of the event.
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