The Indo-American Club of The Villages held its inaugural event at the Pimlico Recreation Center this past Thursday.
Left: The Indo-American Club is headed up by Dr. Sashi Marwah, shown with her husband, Ash. They are residents of the Village of Belvedere. Right: Village of Fenney residents Indria Nandyal and Venki Agaram presented a show of traditional Indian musical instruments and music at the opening event for the Indo-American Club. They are wearing traditional hand-woven silk attire from the Indian state of Karnataka.
With more than 200 people in attendance, the evening featured Indian food, henna decorating, a fashion show of silk saris and men’s traditional costumes from several areas of India, a presentation of musical instruments and Bhangra dancing with the attendees.
Club president Dr. Sashi Marwah said the goal was to bring together Indian residents of The Villages, along with others who have lived in India and people who enjoy Indian culture, cuisine and traditions.
Marwah immigrated to the U.S. in 1972 and was a primary care physician prior to moving to the Village of Belvedere.
Allison Hall, of the Village of Mallory; Ash Marwah of the Village of Belvedere; and Fay Chawla, of the Village of Calumet Grove, at the recent opening event of the Indo-American Club.
The club will meet on the first Thursday of the month at Pimlico Recreation Center. For membership and other information, contact Marwah at (412) 720-8048.
Left: Marie Montvilo, of the Village of Amelia, gets her hand decorated with henna by Aryna Badot, of Ocala, at the opening event of the Indo-American Club of The Villages. Right: Rita Kelly, of the Village of Polo Ridge, shows off her newly completed henna decoration. The dark material falls off after drying, leaving the henna design, which lasts for about three weeks.From left: Indo-American Club President Dr. Sashi Marwah, of the Village of Belvedere; Treasurer Shanti Gandhi, of the Village of Poinciana; and Yash Malhotra, of the Village of Pine Hills.
