Georgetown: The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha has announced that its Shelter (BalNivas) for Children who are victims of abuse at Ankerville, Berbice, will be opened at a special ceremony on Monday May 5 at 4pm. The programme will feature cultural performances by children and talented youths, music by the E-Networks Orchestra, speeches and much more. The feature address will be delivered by President Donald Ramotar.
The Sabha’s Voices Against Child Abuse programme was launched in 2010 and the building plan for the shelter unveiled in April 2012 by His Excellency President Donald Ramotar and Sonu Nigam. The contract for construction was awarded to Kascon Engineering Service and workscommenced in March 2013. Now complete, the beautifully constructed building can accommodate up to 66 persons at any one time. In addition to being a safe haven for vulnerable children, BalNivas boasts of a skill training centrefor women and counselling facility. The services will be open to all Guyanese.
The Sabha wishes to thank all of the businesses and persons who have donated generously to BalNivas and those persons who have supported its series of mega concerts, all of the funds from which were put into the project. The Sabha urges all to support the Sonu Nigam Concert on Sunday May 4, all of the proceeds of which will again be dedicated to the Shelter.
Following his magnificent sold-out performance in 2012 at the Guyana National Stadium, renowned Bollywood playback singer, Sonu Nigam, returns to Guyana on Sunday May 4th 2014 for another fabulous concert organized by the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha. The Concert is titled Klose to my Soul and has been specially crafted for Sonu’s 2014 world tour. Described as the Bollywood’s Biggest Musical Extravaganza to date, it will feature tributes by Sonu to Indian musical legends like Mohammed Rafi, Mukesh, Manna Dey, LataMangeshkar, RD Burman and Kishore Kumar along with a healthy dose of Sonu’s own chartbusters ranging from up-tempo dance numbers to his latest blockbuster hit AbhiMujh Mein Kahin, a song which swept all the awards last year.Sonu will also be taking requests from the audience. A25 member troupe from Mumbai, includinga large selection of Bollywood’s best musicians,will be in Guyana for the Concert.
Also performing will be upcoming Bollywood playback singer, Jonita Gandhi. Following the success of her title track in Chennai Express starring ShahrukhKan&DeepikaPadukone and a series of concerts with Sonu worldwide, Jonita has been making waves in the Bollywood music scene. She also did vocals for the upcoming film 'Highway' starring Student of the Year's Alia Bhatt, the music of which is directed by Oscar winner AR Rehman. Jonita's success as a singer is also thanks to the video sharing site, YouTube. She has posted several covers of popular songs and her acoustic versions of Tum Hi Ho &Pani De Rang got over 2 millions hits! Her recent renditions of SuhaniRaat and Chaudvinka Chand are simply beautiful.
The concert is being held to commemorate the 176th Anniversary of Indian Arrival in Guyana and the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha’s 40th anniversary.
Ticket prices to see this iconic performer in concert are $1500 for standing tickets, $2500 for General Seating, $6000 for VIP Reserved Numbered Seating and $25,000 for all-inclusive VVIP tickets. Stadium parking costs $1,000.Tickets are available at the Dharmic Kendra – Prashad Nagar, Red Mango – Robb Street, Bhagwan’s – Water Street, Harinarain& Sons – Regent Street, E-Networks (all locations), M & M Snackette – East Bank Demerara, Murti Shop – West Coast Demerara and Spready’sSnackette – Berbice. For more information and ticket inquiries please call 227-6181, 219-1900 or 641-4270.As usual, there will be a strict no alcohol policy.
The show is supported by Digicel, ICEE, E-Networks, Sunburst, Aruwai Plaza and Resort, Annjees, Maharaja Restaurant, BK International Inc, Princess Hotel, NTN, Nescafe, Countryside Agri Centre, Brandi’s Home Furnishings, Rent-a-tent, Digicom, Smalta, Kanhai’s Electrical Guyana, Metro Office Supplies, Prem’s Electrical, Puran brothers and Chand’s Printing.
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