Bhutanese party Massachusetts-SPRINGFIELD- Part 10- By Shahid

KARKALO GAVA: Hartford, Connecticut's young ladies(Sita Mishra, Ghoma Mishra, Bishnu Mishra, Moti Basnet and Naar Dahal), perform in Three state Bhutanese Joint Cultural Show in Springfield, Massachusetts, on Saturday, January 8, 2011. Recorded by Mr. Shahid M. Pasha. Resettled Bhutanese residing in three neighboring states in America, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Connecticut organized a joint cultural Bhutanese show on Saturday, January 8, 2011, in Springfield, Massachusetts. This event was organized at "Rebecca Johnson School" in Springfield, Massachusetts by Bhutanese youths residing in Western Massachusetts in the initiation of Mr. Ago Raj Gurung. The program was aimed at promoting Bhutanese culture and tradition, and was managed with the funds collected by Bhutanese youths, who had played 'deusi-bhailo' during "Tihar" festival few months ago. Young artists from all three States performed shows including folk dance, solo song, among others, which in particular depicted their cultural values. Some poem recitation shows were other attraction of the program. The First Generation, a center that teaches art and theater skills in the Springfield, Massachusetts, helped the organizer to manage the program hall. Ms. Julie Litchberg, Program Coordinator of the Generation also participated during the program, and addressed the guests.