Gatha celebratory mode

"The Zoroastrian Women’s Assembly of Surat (ZWAS) once again unfurled its entertainment flag... to bring fun, laughter and entertainment” during the Gatha Festival from August 11-14, 2005. On the first evening was organized the prayer competition and the kids fashion show. Another evening was reserved for music and karaoke and the last evening for fun and games, notes a press release from ZWAS trustee Maharukh Chichgar referring to the accomplishments and efforts of different individuals.

The winners of the prayer competition in the different groups as judged by Ervads Zubin Dalal and Kobad Bharda were Burjis Turel, Diana Gole, Vistasp Tangri, Karishma Katpitia, Mahazarin Chichgar, Daanesh Bhathena, Farzad Patel, Vahabiz Dalal and Shahan Davier­wala. Chief guest Rusi Besania enlightened the audience with a religious talk. Guest of honor Minoo Menty, trustee of the Bai Khorshed Homi Chinoy Trust which sponsored the kids fashion show gave encouragement prizes to the participating kids.

The musical evening saw 50 participants vie for the prizes in the karaoke competition. The hosts were ZWAS joint secretary Dilnaz Kharadi and past president Kainaz Kapadia. Judged by Ashish Shah, orchestral support was provided by the Bagda Group. The five-member winning team comprised Bakhtavar, Daisy and Mahtab Variava, Firdosh Dadinath and Jehanbux Patrawala.

Bringing the community together at the games and funfair on the last day were organizers Benaifer Engineer — ZWAS president, Anaita Mistry, Khushnaz Italia — honorary secretary and Pearl Daboo.

Under the guidance of trustees Chichgar and Piloo Bhathena, and with the encouragement of donors and sponsors worked the office bearers and the entertainment committee comprising Nazneen Wadia, Shehnaz Dastur, Aban Bhathena, program committee members Mistry, Daboo, Farida Anklesaria and Farzana Kharadi and advisory committee members Veera Karanjia, Yasmin Dotiwala, Mani Jehangir and Dilshad Lashkari, adds the press release.