Annapurna Seoul

2011-09-29T20:52:00.000-07:00

The Annapurna Indian Women's Club Board for year 2010-2011.

Left to Right

Molly Arora-Vice President,Rashi Sharma-Cultural Head,Surbhi Subbaiah-Hospitality Incharge,Seema Vaze-Decoration,Mrs Kusum Tayal-President,Suchitra Chaterjee-Treasurer,Devika Poli-Secratary,Shanti Prince and Srilata Sagar Raffels Team -Mita Mukhopadhyay-Magazine Editor.

2011-09-29T19:31:00.000-07:00

Annapurna Indian Womens Club (AIWC) will meet at 11:15 am on 5th October at the Indian Cultural Center, Hannamdong .

The festive mood of Diwali has set in and members are enthusiastically preparing for the much awaited Indian Diwali Ball scheduled to be held on 14th October 2011.

The Diwali Ball is the biggest charity event organised by the AIWC and all proceeds are donated to Indian and Korean charities.

With "Bollywood" as the theme, the 2011 Diwali Ball promises to be a fun filled evening. Peenaz Massani the very talented gazal singer and Padamshree recipient, will perform at the ball in her mellifluous voice. It's a great opportunity to enjoy authentic Indian food, Indian Performances, Indian Music and win exciting raffle prizes.

General Meeting September 2011

2011-09-12T01:31:00.000-07:00

Happy Chuseok ! Hope you all had a good break! For the month of September the Annapurna Indian Women's club will meet on 15th September at the Indian Cultural Center (opp. Indian Embassy) at 11:15 am.

Be a part of the festive mood and experience one of the most celebrated festivals of India.

You can buy tickets to attend the upcoming Diwali Ball which will be held on 14th October.

India's President In Seoul

2011-08-11T04:11:00.000-07:00

The President of India H.E Mrs. Pratibha Patil visited Seoul from 24th July to 27th July as the state guest of Government of Korea.

Annapurna Club members had the honor of meeting The President and she was briefed of the activities of the club.

2011-08-04T06:12:00.000-07:00

August - Waiting to Meet Everybody

After a very long spell of monsoons in Seoul and the summer break, one is looking

forward to meeting everybody. Welcome back - all the regular members of

Annapurna and we look forward to welcoming new members in our Club.

Our first meeting after the summer break will be in

the Embassy of India (Hannam dong) on 26th August at 10.30 a.m.

If you know of anybody new in Seoul from India or is of Indian origin, pl. inform them

accordingly.

Have less than two months to prepare before our Diwali Gala, which is scheduled

for 14th October, 2011 at Millennium Hilton.

Annapurna Picnic

2011-05-23T21:08:00.000-07:00

Annapurna members visited the beautiful Nami Island for the annunal picnic which was organised by the club. Walking amongst the perfectly lined trees and on the lovely grass plots. The beauty is breathtaking and serene ,the weather was perfect.

All enjoyed fun filled yet a calming getaway !

Korean Tea Ceremony

2011-04-10T05:38:00.000-07:00

The traditional Korean Tea cermony gave the members an opportunity to learn and practice the traditional tea drinking ettiquettes within an easy yet formal setting.

2011-04-06T04:18:00.000-07:00

Some glimpses of the Holi celebrations (2011)

Holi

2011-03-09T18:49:00.000-08:00

All are welcome to the HOLI lunch organised by Annapurna Womens Club !

Celebrate the festival of colors.

Enjoy the special occasion with a festive lunch with your friends and family .

At Ashoka Restaurant (Hamilton Hotel).

On 19th March 2011

12:30-3:30 pm

Adults-22,000 won

Children-11,000 won(5-12 yrs)

General Body Meeting February 2011

2011-02-08T18:12:00.001-08:00

Happy new year to you all ! Hope you all had a wonderful break .

Our next General body Meeting will be held on 18th Feb. 2011.This time we shall be meeting at Chakraa Restaurant (Hannam Dong) at 10:30 for tea and snacks. After the meeting we plan to visit the new Indian grocery store opened recently :)

We also have great activities planned up for this year starting with Holi Celebrations in March

You could purchase your tickets for Holi on the 18th Feb.

Looking forward to seeing you all !

General body meeting November

2010-11-28T04:55:00.001-08:00

The meeting held on 22nd Nov. was the last general body meeting of the year 2010! Our meeting in December will not take place since most of our members are due to travel out during the winter break.

Happy holidays and stay safe!

Diwali Ball 2010*****

2010-11-28T04:05:00.000-08:00

The Diwali Ball 2010 offered an array of cultural events...... fine dance performances done by our talented members a mesmerising performance of kathak by "Ghunghroo" a group from India and last but not the least a great instrumental performance on songs from Bollywood by the Korean millitary band.

Delectable Indian food preapared by chefs from India at the Millennium Seoul Hilton, the Ballroom decked with candles,rangoli's, flowers created the right ambience.

Memrobale and Funfilled Evening!

General body meeting-October

2010-09-30T01:26:00.000-07:00

Our next General body meeting is scheduled for the 6th Oct. at 10:30 at the Indian Embassy.We are looking forward to meeting Mr. Yoav from Korea Herald who will be present at this meeting.

The upcoming Diwali ball will be held on the 30th Oct. 2010 at the Millennium Seoul Hilton.Enjoy a fun filled evening with authentic Indian food ,performances and great raffels to be won.This charity event is held every year and all the proceeds are dontaed to Indian and Korean charities.

The sales of tickets have commenced.You could buy your tickets at the Indian Embassy.We will be there every Monday and Thursday from 10 am to 12 pm or else pls. contact Mrs Indira Mohan ,who can be located at the Embassy (B1 level) ,during their office hours.

General Body Meeting-September

2010-08-29T04:37:00.000-07:00

We'll be meeting at the Indian Embassy on the 7th September at 10:30,for the General body meeting.The festivities have begun...........usually at this time of the year all the attention and the focus is shifted to the upcoming Diwali Ball which will be held on 30th Oct. 2010.

Be a part of the celebrations and experience the Indian culture and taste authentic Indian food at the the much awaited ball.
This is a charity event and all the funds raised by the the AIWC is donated to Indian and Korean charities.

Members and non-members can purchase tickets starting September 7th

Adults KRW 90,000
Children (5-12 years ) KRW 60,000
Non Members KRW 130,000

2010-08-06T04:44:00.000-07:00

Welcome back, our next General Body meeting is on 17th August, 2010 at 10.30 a.m. in the basement of Embassy of India at Hannam dong.
Hope to see all the old members and also new faces. Need to get the ball rolling for the Diwali ball scheduled on 30th Oct.

2010-06-15T22:12:00.000-07:00

Hi Friends,

Rest for June and July. Those going out of Seoul, Happy journey
wherever you are going. Come back rejuvenated, for we have preparations
to do in August and September for our big event - the Diwali Gala
on October 30, 2010 at Millennium Hilton.

Will let you know the date for the August meeting, closer to time.

General body meeting May 2010.

2010-04-30T19:13:00.000-07:00

Our next monthly meeting is scheduled on 6th May, 2010. We will have the pleasure
of meeting the Headmaster of Dulwich College, who is planning to start a new Foreign School
in Seoul from this year. He will be accompanied by Michael Breen, a journalist,
who was with The Guardian and Washington Times. He is an expert on Korea and has
a weekly column in the Korea Herald.
Our meeting will start at 10.30 a.m. in the basement of the Indian Embassy at Hannam dong.
This will be the followed by the presentation .

Hike-30th March

2010-03-20T19:00:00.000-07:00

We are going hiking!Yes , this months meeting will be at Namsan mountain.

Enjoy the nature , weather and a walk with friends ,on 30th March.

Looking forward to seeing you all outdoors.

Holi Hai!

2010-02-17T04:28:00.000-08:00

Annapurna Women's Club is celebrating the festival of colours

HOLI ,on 28th February.

Enjoy the festive lunch , sing and dance along with your family and friends..........at Ashoka restaurant(Hamilton Hotel),12 pm onwards.

Holi hai!

General Meeting for January 2010

2010-01-16T00:45:00.000-08:00

Happy and a prosperous 2010 to all of you.

Catch up with friends, meet new comers at our first meeting of the year, on Monday the 18th Jan. Come and learn some basic postures and techniques on relaxing and breathing.Be there by 10:30 am to join in in the demonstration by Yogita Bapat.

What better way to start a healthy 2010!

Diwali Ball 2009*

2009-11-17T17:45:00.000-08:00

The Diwali Ball was indeed special ............ a venue decked with traditional decorations, Authentic delectable Indian food, elegant Kuchipudi dance performances and the vibrant "Jai ho "dance made the evening spectacular.

Most importantly, the enthusiasm of the Annapurna members and guests made the evening delightful and unforgettable.

2009-10-07T20:52:00.000-07:00

October General body meeting is scheduled on 9th Oct. from 10:30 onwards.It 'll be good opportunity to meet new people,catch up with your friends and also enjoy the variety of dishes ..........

Do remember this is probably the last day you may be able to buy tickets for the Diwali Ball as very few of the tickets are left now.

Looking forward to seeing you all.

General Meeting for September 2009

2009-09-21T04:58:00.000-07:00

The last meeting was indeed very special! The ladies looked lovely in their Indian attire and the food was fantastic. What a variety! It was great to see every one so enthusiastic, excited and geared up for the 'Diwali Ball'!

Do remember,the tickets for the Diwali Ball can be bought at the Indian embassy from 11 am to 1 pm on 22nd sep and 29th sep.

Upcoming Event - Diwala Gala in October 2009

2009-08-26T03:21:00.001-07:00

DEEPAVALI GALA preparations are on.....

Time of the year to celebrate with family and friends and get out those ethnic Indian wear, dancing shoes, and feast on traditional food.....

Watch this space for details of the Diwali Gala coming up this October 2009 - Gourmet Indian food, music & dance, prizes and more...

General Meeting for August 2009

2009-08-20T19:30:00.001-07:00

Welcome back after the school holidays and Welcome to Seoul / Korea for new members!!

Next general meeting will be held on 24th August 2009 (Monday) at 10.30 a.m.
in the Annapurna Room in the Indian Embassy basement.

New members are welcome to join in from August .... Please inform any friends also who are keen to become members. Membership fee is KRW 30 000 per year from August to June.

We will discuss about the forthcoming Diwali Gala preparations and other events / activities. Hope to see you there!

Contemporary Indian Artists Exhibition in Seoul

2009-04-07T22:31:00.001-07:00

National Museum of Contemporary Art,

Korea

is holding an Exhibition on Indian Contemporary Art from April 17 to 07 June 2009. It is the first time that 129 Art exhibits from 27 Contemporary Indian Artists is being shown in Seoul (excerpted from a communication)

Nami Island Picnic

2009-04-07T22:23:00.000-07:00

It is the season of Spring, beautiful weather and Cherry Blossoms.....
All are looking forward to April 11th Family Picnic to beautiful Nami Island organised by Annapurna, Seoul.

2009-03-01T21:00:00.000-08:00

Upcoming Event....

Holi Celebrations on 08 March 2009 Sunday....

2009-03-01T20:54:00.000-08:00

ANNAPURNA INDIAN WOMEN’s CLUB

The association of ladies of Indian origin in Korea, based in Seoul.

Making new friends, exchange information about numerous opportunities to represent India in cultural festivals organized in Korea, leisure outings, learn new skills….and much more!

Indian festivals celebrated in the year – Holi and Diwali. Diwali Gala proceeds used to support deserving charitable organizations both in Korea and in India.

Membership offered to Indian nationals, spouses of Indian nationals, persons of Indian origin. Membership fee KRW 20,000 per year August - July or January – December.

Meeting on 2^nd Friday of the month in the basement of Indian embassy -
37-3 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-ku, Seoul. Phone: 798-4257