PCS Chicago Press release: Contact: Rajinder Singh Mago 630-440-7730
Photos and Captions are at the bottom.
- P.C.S. Chicago International Bhangra and Gidha Competition 2006 a
Huge Success.
- Kohinoor: Toronto Wins Bhangra and "Gidhey Diya Raania" Chicago
Wins Gidha Championship.
- P.C.S. Board 2006-07 installed, Jasbir Singh Palia hands over
baton to Bhinder Singh Pamma as President at Punjabi Cultural Society of
Chicago's "PCS Night 2006."
Chicago: Punjabis, non-Punjabis and locals alike had a treat of their
lifetime at "PCS Night 2006" Dinner and Dance Banquet on Saturday, October
28, 2006, at the prestigious Ballroom of Waterford Banquets and Convention
Center, Elmhurst Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. The event turned out to be a
magnificent showcase of Punjabi folk dances Bhangra and Gidha. This
International Bhangra and Gidha Dance Competition organized by Punjabi
Cultural Society of Chicago www.PCSChicago.org, was attended by more than a
thousand. "I am not worried anymore, I feel ecstatic and relieved to
see that our cultural heritage has taken root in this country, it’s live and
well, and is in good hands of our next generation," said K.P. Singh of
Indianapolis after he saw about 200 young school and university students,
and professionals from all over USA & Canada competing in this P.C.S. event
in Chicago. [Read more]
Photos/Captions:
 Punjabi Cultural Society of
Chicago's officials at the 5th annual PCS Chicago International Bhangra and
Gidha Competition held at Waterford Banquets and Convention Center in
Elmhurst Illinois on October 28, 2006.
 A proud moment for “Kohinoor Bhangra Team” from Toronto who won the
bhangra championship at Punjabi Cultural Society of Chicago's 5th annual PCS
Chicago International Bhangra and Gidha Competition held at Waterford
Banquets and Convention Center in Elmhurst Illinois on October 28, 2006.
 “Kohinoor Bhangra
Team” from Toronto who won the bhangra championship in action at Punjabi
Cultural Society of Chicago's 5th annual PCS Chicago International Bhangra
and Gidha Competition held at Waterford Banquets and Convention Center in
Elmhurst Illinois on October 28, 2006.
  “Gidhey Diya Raania” Chicago accepting their Gidha championship trophy
from the chief guest Darshan Singh Dhaliwal at Punjabi Cultural Society of
Chicago's 5th annual PCS Chicago International Bhangra and Gidha Competition
held at Waterford Banquets and Convention Center in Elmhurst Illinois on
October 28, 2006.
 Balwinder Singh
the platinum sponsor and also the incoming chairman of PCS being honored by
the chief guest darshan Singh Dhaliwal at Punjabi Cultural Society of
Chicago's 5th annual PCS Chicago International Bhangra and Gidha Competition
held at Waterford Banquets and Convention Center in Elmhurst Illinois on
October 28, 2006.
 Jasbir Singh Palia
the outgoing PCS president being honored by the chief guest darshan Singh
Dhaliwal at Punjabi Cultural Society of Chicago's 5th annual PCS Chicago
International Bhangra and Gidha Competition held at Waterford Banquets and
Convention Center in Elmhurst Illinois on October 28, 2006.
Click here for the glimpses of Bhangra /Gidha Competition posted by a
member of the audience Ms. Deanna Olsen of Iowa City, IA.
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=deanna718
2006 Highlights
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Punjabi Cultural Society of
Chicago's officials at the 5th annual PCS Chicago International Bhangra and
Gidha Competition held at Waterford Banquets and Convention Center in
Elmhurst Illinois on October 28, 2006.
