Gurgaon. 4th & 5th April 2009
The proceeds of the “Genesis Foundation Annual Street Festival, Chandni Chowk to Gurgaon” went towards raising funds for bone marrow transplant for three thalassemic children.
On arrival, the guests were greeted with a festive atmosphere, plus old and new Bollywood tunes. They could then choose to either stroll through the many stalls of beautiful ethnic merchandise or taste delectable street food from Chandni Chowk.
The children were entertained at the Kid’s Corner which had a potters wheel, mehendiwalli, caricature artists, puppet show, fortune teller, face painting, and much more.
The festival hosted a photography contest judged by artist Satish Gupta and photographers Pradeep Dasgupta, and Haran. Participants of all age groups came together with unique photos based on the festival’s theme of “Street Life”.
The evening’s festivities began with riveting performances by the children of Salaam Baalak Theatre, which left the audience mesmerised and asking for more. The program concluded with the Lucky Dip draw where patrons won fabulous prizes such as Spice Jet tickets to Goa, HP laptop & printer, Panasonic digital camera, Philips products, gift vouchers from Himalaya Drugs, PepsiCo., Rebook. Yum, Chor Bazaar, Drift. Rred Hot Café , ITC Maurya Sheraton & Towers to name a few.
Preceding the festival on the second day, “Corporate Gurgaon Runs for a Cause” took off from Leisure Valley. The event was a tremendous success and was well attended by residents of Gurgaon and Delhi.
This event owes its success to all the people who supported the cause by volunteering their time, participation at the Run, sponsorships, stalls and their attendance at the Annual Street Festival.
Genesis Foundation is very appreciative of the warmth and support it received from the Gurgaonites who enjoyed the event over the first weekend of April.
No one is more cherished in this world than someone who lightens the burden of another.
Please check out Genesis Foundation page on Facebook for pictures for this event as well as information on future events.
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