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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

Some glimpses of the Holi celebrations (2011)

****Holi****

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

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 !