Kasauli/Chandigarh
13 June 2024
DIVYA AZAD
The serene and quaint hill station Kasauli has come alive with the much – awaited Kasauli Week 2024 starting at the iconic Kasauli Club.
Col Randhir Pathania, Secretary, Kasauli Club Ltd. said, “From a humble beginning way back in 1898, today the Kasauli Club has become the most famous and sought after clubs in northern India. It sits on the upper mall at a height of over 6000 feet providing it a vantage location with a beautiful view of the scenic Kasauli hills.”
He further added, “Every year we hold a Kasauli Week Celebration to provide patrons and attendees with a sip of Kasauli Club’s tradition, history and legacy. The week is replete with community activities, sports, music and culture.”
Meanwhile, the Kasauli Week kicked off with the flag unfurling which was accompanied by a performance by the Army band. Brig. Kunal Bakshi , Chairman, Kasauli Club Ltd. participated in the flag hoisting ceremony. The inaugural day also saw other activities like tambola; a fun-filled game session for all; sufi night; a soulful evening with the Sabri Brothers and a DJ Night which provided a great chance to groove to the beats of DJ Nik.
A senior member of the club’s Managing Committee informed that the academic aspect of the Kasauli Week shall be filled in by a seminar on current strategic issues on June 14.
It is to be noted that apart from the seminar, June 14 shall witness a Do-It- Yourself (DIY) Art and Craft workshop where one can unleash his or her creativity with hands-on art and craft activities; Salsa and a Bhangra and Zumba workshop among other activities. There will be a Member’s Night in which performances by Tanoura dancer; Mentalist Abhishek and singer Miss Eunice will be major attractions.
June 15 will be action packed. It shall witness ‘Feed the Soul’ meditation and healing workshop by Priya Soni and Shemoli Singh Dhindsa; Salsa; Bhangra and Zumba workshop; Ramp Walk competitions for Kasauli King, Queen, Prince, Princess, and Emperor titles and a performance by Rodrigues Band.
The Kasauli Week will end on June 16 with a tree plantation aimed at contributing to the environment; Chairman’s lunch and Beating the Retreat with a majestic performance by the Pipe Band.
What’s more, during all days sports enthusiasts can participate and witness various sports activities every morning from 0630h to 0830h and every evening from 1600h to 1900h.
It is noteworthy that many top corporations have come together to make the Kasauli Week 2024 celebration a hit. While ‘The Hand’, a real estate venture is the “presenting partner”, the event is “powered by ” – ‘Indian Oil’. ‘Raymonds’ is the “event partner”, ‘Jia Diamonds’ the “jewelry partner”, ‘Punjab Motors’ the “Automobile Partner”, ‘100 Pipers’ the “celebration partner” and ‘SBI’ – “the “Banking partner”.
