Surat’s Parsi Pragati Mandal (PPM) organised an exciting funfair bringing together its vibrant Parsi community members for an eve of fun and frolic, on 20^th October, 2024. Our Surti Bawajis were joined by sister communities as well at the funfair, which was inaugurated by personalities – Padmashree Yazdi Karanjia alongside Yasmin and Jamshed Dotivala.

The enterprising Parsi participants showcased culinary masterpieces and exquisite handicrafts including clothes, torans, garas, herbal products, quilling, diyas, chalk stencils and delicious foods and desserts. The crowd was constantly entertained with well-planned amusements including karaoke, dancing, prizes for hourly lucky draws and best decorated stalls, games and tattoos for kids, performances by the girl squad of ZWAS and other talented community members including Pearl, Daizy, Freddy Bhagwager, Firdosh, Freddy Mistry and Dilnaz Besania.

Kudos to the organizers for creating a memorable experience, living up to the Parsi funda: ‘Khavanu, Pivanu, Majha ni life!’, under the leadership of PPM President – Daizy Patel, Secretary – Maharukh Chichgar, Yasmin Dotivala and other members and volunteers.

[Courtesy: Nilufer Bavaadam]