Bharatiya Senior Citizens of Chicago celebrate Diwali Gala 2023

By: Vandana Jhingan
Photos by: Jayanti Oza

Bharatiya Senior Citizens of Chicago celebrated Diwali Gala Banquet 2023 at Rana Reagan Community Center in Carol Stream IL on November 19. More than 800 members attended this celebration. The event started with BSC President Haribhai Patel giving his heartfelt Diwali wishes to the invited guests and members. Ajay Musical Lovers Group enthralled the audience with hit Bollywood numbers and everyone tapped their feet over them.

After dinner, BSC Secretary, Rasila Dobaria called all sponsors on the stage and introduced them to BSC President Haribhai Patel. They were then honored by giving flower bouquets. CEO of Umiya Mata Sanstha Chhotalal Patel, Gordhan Patel (American Standard Circuits), Suryakant Patel (GSC Adviser), Bhavna Modi (Manpasand), Ashok Shah ( Medicare Insurance Adviser), Ashok Punjabi (Businessman), Paresh Patel (Mega Circuits) were all seen in attendance. A traditional lamp lighting ceremony was also performed by Bhavna Modi, Ashok Punjabi, Paresh Patel, Suryakant Patel, Gordhan Patel, BSC President, Ashok Shah. It was a fun filled night and all the attendees had a great time.