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Information about
40th Annual OSA Convention
What
is OSA convention?
It is the annual convention of
the Orissa Society of the Americas. Orissa is a coastal
state in eastern India. OSA is an umbrella organisation
of Oriyas living in North America. This convention takes
place during the July 4th weekend every year. It serves
to bring together people with roots in Orissa to share
the pride in Oriya culture and heritage and pass it on
to the next generation.
Who
organizes this convention?
The main
responsibility of hosting the convention rests with the
local chapter. This year, it is being hosted by the New
York/New Jersey Chapter (OSANYNJ). The venue has been
selected in the city of Trenton, the Capital City of New
Jersey. It is closer to Philadelphia and Newark
Airport.
When is the convention?
This
year, the convention has been planned during July 2nd-
5th, 2009.
When will the opening and closing
ceremonies be conducted?
The exact times for both,
when determined, will be published in the Event Calendar
page.
When do I need to arrive and when can I
leave?
Although the convention will formally
begin with the inaugural ceremony on the morning of
Friday, July 3rd, 2009, many are expected to arrive the
evening before (Thursday, July 2nd) to socialize and
participate in the Wednesday night Mehefil. The closing
ceremony, the final banquet, and the Mehefil on Saturday
night is not to be missed. Therefore, in order to
maximize your participation and enjoyment, you should
plan on arriving on Thursday (July 2nd) and departing on
Sunday (July 5th).
Who
is the convention for and who can attend this
convention?
The convention is for anybody who has
interest in Orissa, its people and in Oriya culture.
Non-members may be charged little extra to reflect the
annual Membership charges.
Is there a Convention
Theme this year?
Yes, this year's theme is "40
Spectacular Years – Saata Dariaa Paari Re"
(40 Spectacular Years – Across many oceans)
What
are the advantages of attending OSA Convention?
It is a
thrilling experience to be in the middle of the
largest gathering of Oriyas outside of India and to be
able to witness and share the pride of Oriya heritage
thousands of miles away from Orissa - Enjoy live performances by top-notch artists from
Orissa and distinguished Oriya artists living in North
America
- Opportunity to meet and listen to celebrated guest
speakers/dignitaries from Orissa
- Participate in forums dedicated to significant
issues
- Meet and discover old friends and acquaintances
and make new ones
- Opportunity for your children to perform,
participate, and network
- Opportunity to enjoy a variety of authentic Oriya
and Indian dishes
- It also makes a great family vacation and
opportunity see the local attractions in and around
New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania .
Where will the next annual OSA convention
be?
It depends on which chapter is
interested to host it next year. It will be determined
at the executive committee meeting during the 40th
annual OSA Convention.
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