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3rd International Bhangra Competition
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Third Annual PCS Chicago International Bhangra Competition.

Chicago: More than 2000 Punjabis, non-Punjabis and locals had a treat of their lifetime at Rosemont Convention Center at “PCS Night 2004” Dinner and Dance Banquet on Saturday, November 20, 2004, at the prestigious Grand Ballroom of Stephens (Rosemont) Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont Illinois, a suburb of Chicago near O’Hare airport.  The event including an International Bhangra Dance Competition and Jazzy ‘B Concert was organized by Punjabi Cultural Society of Chicago.

Eight Bhangra teams from England, Toronto Canada, Michigan, Indiana, Washington DC, and Illinois competed for the honors and $3000 first, $1500 second and $1000 third prizes. The other competing teams were University of Chicago, Georgetown University Washington D.C., Purdue University Indiana, and “Rhythm Boyz” from Toronto Canada. Majority of the college teams participants were non-Punjabis including many local Americans.

First prize was donated by Dr. Bhupinder Singh Saini and family, second prize was donated by Balwinder Singh of A-One Carpets.

• “Nachda Sansaar” Bhangra dance team from Birmingham, United Kingdom won the first place
• “Nachdi Jawani” team from Toronto Canada were second
• The third place was a tie between “Rooh Punjab Dee” Chicago and “Michigan Bhangra” of University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 
  
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Crown Prince of Bhangra “Jazzy ‘B”

A mega-star vocalist and his award winning group of musicians from U.K. (www.JazzyB.com ) performed live in concert and thrilled the jubilant audience by his smash hit bhangra songs like Naag sambhley julfaan de, Mitran ‘ch kharhak payee, Londono Patola ik aaya, Udham Singh London ja ke, Ghuggiya da jorhha, etc.

Darshan Singh and Debra Dhaliwal, a philanthropist and successful businessmen were the chief guests and Grand sponsors. Dr. Bhupinder Singh and Baboo Saini, Raj Judge, Menjinder Singh Bhambra, and Kehar Singh Soodan were the guests of honor and Platinum sponsors.

The Gold sponsors of the program were  Sunny S. Kular, Jarnail S. Lail, Nick Gakhal, Gulzar S. Multani, Balwinder Singh, Rangla Punjab Organization Milwaukee, Air India, American Family Insurance, and Goyal Enterprises.

“We are humbled by such an out pouring of support from our community at this mega event. The whole P.C.S. team put in their best to make the best possible arrangements for  this incredible event a huge success,” said Dr. Harjinder Singh Khaira, the outgoing P.C.S. President, who was also the master of ceremonies.

F.B.I. Director’s Chicago Region special agent in-charge Mr. Richard Ruminski attended and gave The F.B.I. Director’s Community Leadership Award to the P.C.S. past president Rajinder Singh Mago for his community services and providing diversity training to their staff.

“I am honored to be the chairman of P.C.S. Chicago, and do my best to support all the good works that P.C.S. is doing for our community,” said Dr. Bhupinder Singh Saini the new hon. P.C.S. chairman for 2004-05.

“ I am sure our team will take P.C.S. to still a higher level of community service in coming years,” said Onkar Singh Sangha the newly appointed president of P.C.S. Chicago.

“ I have never seen such an impressive Punjabi program, at such a prestigious venue,” said Kehar Singh Soodan C.E.O. of Soodan and Associates.

Apparently delighted Consulate General of India in Chicago Hon. Arun Kumar and his family relished the event, he also addressed the audience congratulating the P.C.S. organizers.

Delicious Indian culinary cuisine was catered by Viceroy of India Restaurants.
Travel arrangments were made by Travel King through "Air India".
Dance lovers packed the dance floor throughout the show dancing to the live dhol music.

The new 2004-2005 P.C.S. board was also introduced with Onkar Singh Sangha as president along with Dr. Bhupinder Singh Saini, as honorary chairman, and Harvinder Paul Singh Lail, and Bhagwant Singh Sandhu as honorary managing directors.

The officials were named as follows. Jasbir Singh Palia Sr. Vice President, Bhinder S. Pamma Vice President, Jagmeet Singh Executive Secretary, Amarpal Singh Matharu Finance Secretary, Harbir S. Virk Asstt. Finance Secretary, Amarjeet K. Atwal Sports Director, Roop Dhillon Youth Director, Yadwinder S. Grewal Public Relations Director, and Vandana Jhingan Inter Community Director.

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