Magh Bihu was celebrated in Orlando, Florida on 22nd January. Mrs. Kanika and Mr. Abani Sharma took lead in organizing the activities. About 50 people attended the celebration coming from Miami, Tampa, Palm Beach, Jacksonville, Lake Alfred and Orlando besides relatives and friends of Sharma family. The activities started with prayer and Naam Kritan followed by refreshments brought by all the families. The lunch was full of delicacies ranging from ‘Khar’ to ‘Masor Tenga’ besides ‘Sagoli and Murgi Mangso’ prepared by Floridians. The most spectacular event of the day was Bihu dance competition organized and sponsored by Mrs. Sharma. All participated in the dance and was overwhelmingly won by Mrs. Jyoti Devi of Miami. The audience were also enthralled by Rani Kiran of ASSAM2005 fame.
The celebration was also graced by many Bengali families of Orlando, family of Moon Moon and Steve and his mother and parents Jyoti Devi of Miami who were visiting the States.
- by Ganesh Bora, Lake Alfred, Florida
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