In response to the unprecedented devastation caused by the floods in northern Bihar, BACA members sprang into action and raised $5222 (2 lakh rupees) in just a matter of weeks for flood relief. The money has been sent to the Bihar Chief Minister's Fund. Details can be downloaded from the
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This year's Holi program is expected to be the best ever, with a new venue, great line-up of entertainers and mouth-watering food. Members and guests are encouraged to buy their tickets in advance in order to avoid paying a $5-premium at the gate. For more details, download the pdf flyer
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Most people recognize Sri Gyan Rajhans as a spiritual guide and broadcaster, but there is also a technical component to his persona that people may not be aware of. He is an internationally recognized Health and Safety professional and has been awarded the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists' (ACGIH)
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This special edition of BACA's Holi Hungama drew a record crowd. Both young and old had a wonderful time.
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Dashehra 2009 will be remembered for the spectacular burning of Ravan's effigy with the local fire department on hand to take care of any emergencies that may arise. As far as we know, this may be the first Ravan Dahan ever held in Canada and the organizers have pledged to
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Having experienced two wet annual picnics in a row, BACA organizers have made sure that this year's picnic has an emergency shelter.....just in case the rains come calling again.
Picnic Area 7 at Centennial Park, Etobicoke has a large shelter with restrooms and parking close by.
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Highlights: Perfect weather, amazing turnout, loads of food and beverages with "Aloo Gobi" prepared on site, games for all age groups.
The album photos "say it all".
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The kids with the help of BACA's cultural co-ordinators and, of course, their supportive parents put on a mesmerizing spectacle of Durga Jhanki featuring Devi Durga, Saraswati, Laxmi, Kartik and Ganesh.
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That's right, Holi Hungama 2011 will indeed take place on Saturday, March 19th from 11 am to 5 pm. So now, you're free to celebrate Holi without worrying about going to work the following day.
Admission: Adult $20, Children $10. Children under 10, for Members Only, are FREE. Please confirm
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BACA's NCR Chapter will inaugurate its opening with Holi Hungama 2011 for people from Bihar and Jharkhand living in the Ottawa area on March 19, 2011. More details available in the BACA-NCR flyer in the Downloads section of this site.
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