In continuation of its long tradition of hosting semi-annual meets in the bay area, the ITBHUGAA Silicon Valley Chapter successfully organized yet another alumni meet on 1st Nov. 2009.
The theme this time was markedly different from the last Holi meet, which was characterized by dance and live music performances. The get-together was held in the lush Central Park location in Santa Clara and featured several outdoor events.
The day that epitomized 'the perfect California weather' saw alumni pouring in with their families at noon. While some people took off to the ground with Frisbees and cricket gear, the others enjoyed hot Samosa-Chole and Methu Vada with Chutney while chatting. Soon, the kids took the center stage at the park during the Lemon Race. It was a delight seeing the young ITians run to the finish lines while their parents cheered for them. Next in line were the couples for the needle and thread challenge. The wives held the needle at the far end and their husbands ran to put the thread across the needle. Gagan(EE 98) and his wife, Rupali, showed superb coordination as Gagan beat Anshuman(EE 98) to the finish line.
Another exciting event was Tug-of-War that exposed the rivalry between the ITBHU hostels. The crowd started cheering as alumni from DG made the alumni from Raman-Morvi bite the dust. Moments later, the alumni from Vivekanand-Limbdi-Dey routed the alumni from Vishvesaraiyya-Rajputana. However, the final bout between DG and Vivekanand-Limbdi-Dey was heart throbbing. DG recovered from the verge of defeat, owing mostly to their anchor Nishant(Met 02), to win the inter-hostel Tug-of-War championship. Everyone enjoyed Dosas and Uthapam with Gajar Halwa after this incredibly thrilling event.
Vivek(EcE 86), who had mesmerized everyone with 'Khaike Paan Banaraswala' at the Holi meet, re-casted his magic with an innovative Bingo. Replacing Bingo numbers with ITBHU events(Kashiyatra, Technex etc.), and hostels(Limbdi, Dey etc.), and Benares restaurants(Sindhi, Diamond etc.) and places(VT, Sankar Mochan etc.), he took everyone down that memory lane one more time. The get-together ended with a 30-second silence to pay homage to the alumni from Kashi'81 who have left us at a very young age.
Attended by more than 85 people (including kids), the event rejuvenated the IT-BHU bond that has existed for several decades.
Video on YouTube
- Great video done by Neel (Chandra's son)
| Photos of the event | ||
| Mr Jung's (Class of 1955) | Shalab's (Class of 2002) | Kranti's (Class of 1994) |
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August 4, 2010 5:51 PM
This is amazing - most inspiring to all the rest of us alumni all over the world.
Kudos to the organizing team!
November 8, 2009 2:30 PMcheers,
-A