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FOGA Convention 2024 with a central theme of “Ekatvam: The Power of Unity” is celebrating the glory of the State of Gujarat, India, and showcasing the Unity of Gujaratis in North America.
The Federation of Gujarati Associations of USA (FOGA) was established in 2021 to connect all Gujaratis living in the United States and provide a platform as “One United Voice of Gujaratis.” FOGA embodies the values of the diaspora uniting major Gujarati associations across the USA. FOGA continues to significantly impact Gujaratis by supporting important causes, expanding its global reach, and giving back to the community and our motherland.
FOGA Convention 2024 is all about answering the 5 W’s for Gujaratis in America.
What: FOGA Convention 2024
Who: Federation of Gujarati Associations, USA
When: August 2, 2024, to August 4, 2024 (3 days)
Why: To keep America’s Gujaratis connected to our roots and preserve our inheritance.
Where: Hyatt Regency DFW International Airport, TX 75261, Dallas, TX
Key Features of the FOGA Convention:
The Federation of Gujarati Associations – FOGA will host its first annual convention on Aug 2 ,2024. A three-day event filled with fun, thought-provoking, entertaining, informative, and exhilarating activities. It’s an opportunity to meet, reconnect, and renew the spirit of being a Gujarati.
A melting pot for leading Gujaratis from different walks of life: political leaders, spiritual leaders, Industrialists, Philanthropists, film and TV celebrities, Poets, Singers, Entrepreneurs, Sports personalities, and many more.
– Dance to the tunes of Garba,
– People will be dressed in traditional Gujarati attire.
– Knowledge sessions on youth, finance, business, health, matrimony.
– Exhibition with over 60 stalls.
– Youth conference and awards ceremony.
– Strong business networking opportunities.
Come and join the convention to learn what makes a Gujarati…. “The Gujarati”
Distinguished Guests:
US Senators, US Congressmen, State level Political leaders from the USA and India, Celebrities from Culture, Folk Arts, Bollywood, and Spirituality.
FOGA Convention Theme:
“Ekatvam – The power of Unity of Gujaratis” From a regional community to an American Gujarati family.
Program Outline in brief:
Friday, August 2, 2024
- 1:00 PM CST – 12:30 AM CST
- Unveiling of the Exhibition
- Cultural celebration with Garba dance
- Performances by Bollywood singer Jahnavi Shreemankar, Sanjay Oza, and Dhruvish Shah
Saturday, August 3, 2024
- 7:30 AM CST – 12:30 AM CST
- Fun-filled day with inaugural session
- Multiple sessions for the audience
- Amazing concert featuring famous artists from Gujarat: Geeta Rabari & Sunny Jadhav and team
Sunday, August 4, 2024
- 7:30 AM CST – 1:00 PM CST
- Youth Conference
- Awards ceremony
- Closing remarks
All 3 Days
- Enjoy delicious traditional food from Gujarat
For more details and to contact them, visit their website.
The perfect celebration by Gujaratis, for Gujratis . Great opportunity to meet other like minded Gujratis!! Looking forward to celebrating “Ekta no Tehvar”