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Ottawa, ON K1V 1B8
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2014 Annual Dinner and Cultural Program
Saturday, April 5, 2014
Deshantari Executive Committee arranged an evening of entertainment and Dinner on Saturday, 5 April, 2014. This was Deshantari Executive Committee’s final event of the year and all members were invited to a wonderful evening of music, dance and exquisite cuisine. This year the committee combined the Cultural Program and Annual Dinner into one single event that was hosted at one of the elegant ballrooms of the famous Tudor Hall. This was a great opportunity to enjoy a cultural event and dinner in the stimulating company of friends from the community.
The format of the evening was pre-dinner drinks and hors d’oeuvres that were followed by Bengali Song
Performance by an invited artist from Montreal. A full-course dinner buffet was served. And lastly, dance to the tune of everyone’s favorite Indian music was played by a professional music DJ.
The Program details were as follows:
6:00 – 7:00 pm – Cash Bar with hot hors d’oeuvres (Cocktail Hour)
7:00 – 8:00 pm – Bengali songs (performed by an artist from Montreal)
8:00 – 10:00 pm – Dinner Buffet (full course dinner)
8:00 – 11:30 pm – Variety Music (played by Professional DJ)
Appetizer Menu:
1) Macher Chop – Bengali Style
2) Mini Chicken Roll – Kolkata Style
3) Papri Chat – Mumbai Style
Dinner Menu:
1) Baked Salmon with a Lemon and Caper Sauce.
2) Chicken Breast with a Mushroom Wine Sauce.
3) Seasonal Vegetable Stir-fry on Rice.
4) Roasted Potatoes and Mixed Vegetables.
5) House Salad, Coleslaw, Bean Salad.
6) Vegetables and Dip Platter.
7) Fresh Rolls with Butter.
8) Table service of fresh brewed Coffee and Tea.
9) Three Chocolate Truffle Cake.
The Annual Dinner was completey over-sold and was attended by a record number of people. The
wonderful ambience of Tudor Hall, the simply irresistible Bengali appetizers, the Bengali song
performance by the invited artist from Montreal, the exquisite buffet food prepared by Tudor Hall and
finally the lighting and music by the professional DJ throughout the evening completely overwhelmed the participants. It was an evening that exuded in exuberance of fun and laughter and a wonderful way to conclude the year of activities.