DALLAS, TX (TIP): The local association of Punjabis, Hansda Punjab, organized November 23, a picnic to celebrate the festival of lights Diwali in the picturesque Bob Woodruff Park. Despite a light drizzle and a cold day, members of the association and their guests from Punjabi and some from non-Punjabi communities participated in the picnic and enjoyed Indian and American delicacies, including the symbol of American picnicking, the bar be cue. The fun filled Picnic was the third entertainment event organized this year by Hansda Punjab, according to a spokesman of the association.

Besides the organizing committee members, many well known personalities of Dallas joined the Picnic to make it a grand success. Though all contributed to making the event a memorable one, some need to be given special mention. They include Balkar Singh, Parpal Singh Malli, Mandhir Ball, Roop Singh Gill, Billu Benipal, Harbhajan Nijjar, Raja Singh Nijjar and Mukhtar Singh who saw to it that every person present was looked after very well. According to the information obtained from the organizers, the association has plans to organize more fun filled events in which Punjabi artists will display their talent.

These events will be held indoors and the admission, parking and food will be free. Also, the distinguished Punjabis will be honored at these events. The spokesman of Hansda Punjab, Shere Punjab Singh thanked all for their valuable cooperation in making the event an unforgettable one.