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<DIV><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><SPAN class=156184719-27102005>To All Students --
Please make every effort to attend this very special first Diwalli event on the
A&M-Commerce campus. It promises to be a true
extravaganza! Even a Dallas Indian DJ has been hired to
manage the music and lights. Many Indian students have been practicing
night and day and into the wee hours to produce this elaborate production.
It promises to make a wonderful memory for whomever attends. Please show
your support and enjoy this wonderful event. This Saturday night,
October 29, American Ballroom in the MSC at 7:00
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<DIV><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><SPAN class=156184719-27102005>It's Free to
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<DIV><FONT size=2><FONT size=2><SPAN class=312045418-25102005><FONT
face=Arial><SPAN class=312045418-25102005>Mayur, the Indian Student Association,
proudly announces <STRONG><U>the first Diwali Night celebration on the
A&M-Commerce campus</U></STRONG>. </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=312045418-25102005><FONT face=Arial>Diwali is <SPAN
class=250310114-26102005>one of the most </SPAN>important
celebration<SPAN class=250310114-26102005>s</SPAN> in India and derives
its name from the words "deepavali," meaning light, and "avali," meaning a
row, or row of lights. Diyas are small earthen lamps that welcome
the goddess of wealth and prosperity into people's homes<SPAN
class=250310114-26102005>.</SPAN><BR><BR>Diwali Ni<SPAN
class=250310114-26102005>ght</SPAN> will consist of on-stage entertainment
with traditional and non-traditional songs and dances, a comedy skit, and a
fashion show with Indian students wearing their native dress from various
states in India. Traditional sweets will be served during a brief
intermission.<BR><BR>This event is <STRONG>free</STRONG> to everyone, and
<STRONG>families are especially invited</STRONG> to attend. Please visit
our website below to <STRONG>SEE</STRONG> and <STRONG>HEAR</STRONG>
our Diwali announcement! <SPAN class=250310114-26102005>There
are <SPAN class=046112819-27102005><FONT color=#0000ff> 187
</FONT></SPAN>Indian students on our campus, almost all of whom are
graduate students. They have put </SPAN>tremendous
effort <SPAN class=250310114-26102005>and resources </SPAN>into this
activity so please do come to show your support! American Ballroom
7:00 to 9:30 ish p.m.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=+0><SPAN class=312045418-25102005><FONT face=Arial size=2>If
you have questions please contact me in the
library.</FONT></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=312045418-25102005><FONT face=Arial>Diane Downing<SPAN
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<DIV><FONT size=+0><SPAN class=312045418-25102005><FONT face=Arial
size=2>Advisor, Indian Student Association</FONT></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=+0><SPAN class=312045418-25102005><FONT face=Arial size=2>Ph.
903/468-8686</FONT></SPAN></FONT></SPAN></FONT><FONT size=2><SPAN
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=312045418-25102005><A
href="http://orgs.tamu-commerce.edu/india/DiwaliInvi.html">http://orgs.tamu-commerce.edu/india/DiwaliInvi.html</A></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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