{"id":521,"date":"2025-09-18T15:01:40","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T14:01:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mymahotsav.com\/utsav-pass\/events\/grand-gala-dinner-a-night-of-elegance-celebration\/"},"modified":"2025-09-24T16:03:33","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T15:03:33","slug":"grand-gala-dinner-a-night-of-elegance-celebration","status":"publish","type":"mec-events","link":"https:\/\/mymahotsav.com\/utsav-pass\/events\/grand-gala-dinner-a-night-of-elegance-celebration\/","title":{"rendered":"Grand Gala Dinner \u2013 A Night of Elegance &amp; Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"847\">Join us for a <strong data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"661\">memorable evening of grace, gratitude, and togetherness<\/strong> at our <strong data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"690\">Grand Gala Dinner<\/strong>. This special night is dedicated to celebrating our vibrant community, recognizing key contributors, and enjoying fine dining with delightful entertainment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"972\">Whether you come with family or friends, this is a night to relax, connect, and make memories \u2014 all under one elegant roof.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1010\">\ud83e\ude91 <strong data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1010\">Evening Highlights:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1703\">\n<li data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1128\">\n<p data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1128\">\ud83c\udfa4 <strong data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1055\">Welcome Address &amp; Acknowledgements<\/strong><br data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1058\" \/>Community leaders and special guests will be recognized and honored.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1227\">\n<p data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1227\">\ud83c\udfbb <strong data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1161\">Live Music Performance<\/strong><br data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1164\" \/>Soothing semi-classical and fusion tunes by a local ensemble.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1351\">\n<p data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1351\">\ud83c\udfad <strong data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1254\">Cultural Program<\/strong><br data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1257\" \/>Short skits, classical dance, and light comedy acts presented by talented community members.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1464\">\n<p data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1464\">\ud83c\udfc6 <strong data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1382\">Awards &amp; Recognition<\/strong><br data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1385\" \/>Appreciation awards for volunteers, youth achievers, and senior contributors.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1619\">\n<p data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1619\">\ud83e\udde7 <strong data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1511\">Silent Auction \/ Fundraising Segment<\/strong> <em data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1524\">(Optional)<\/em><br data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1527\" \/>Supporting community projects or charities \u2014 auction of art, crafts, and service vouchers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1703\">\n<p data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1703\">\ud83d\udc83 <strong data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1646\">Open Dance Floor<\/strong><br data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1649\" \/>End the night with upbeat Bollywood and retro tunes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1754\">\ud83c\udf5b <strong data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1754\">Dinner Menu (Sample Highlights):<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1772\">\ud83c\udf3f <em data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1770\">Starters:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1824\">\n<li data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1789\">\n<p data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1789\">Paneer Tikka<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1803\">\n<p data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1803\">Dahi Puri<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1824\">\n<p data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1824\">Hara Bhara Kabab<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1845\">\ud83e\udd58 <em data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1843\">Main Course:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1916\">\n<li data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1861\">\n<p data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1861\">Dal Makhani<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1878\">\n<p data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1878\">Shahi Paneer<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1879\" data-end=\"1900\">\n<p data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"1900\">Vegetable Biryani<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1916\">\n<p data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1916\">Naan \/ Roti<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1934\">\ud83c\udf68 <em data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1932\">Desserts:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"1979\">\n<li data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"1947\">\n<p data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"1947\">Rasmalai<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"1963\">\n<p data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1963\">Gulab Jamun<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"1979\">\n<p data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"1979\">Ice Cream Bar<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"1998\">\ud83e\uded6 <em data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"1996\">Beverages:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2080\">\n<li data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2042\">\n<p data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2042\">Welcome drinks, fresh juice, tea\/coffee<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2080\">\n<p data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2080\">Mocktails served at the bar counter<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2146\">(<em data-start=\"2083\" data-end=\"2145\">Non-vegetarian or Jain options available upon prior request.<\/em>)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join us for a memorable evening of grace, gratitude, and togetherness at our Grand Gala Dinner. 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