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T E N T H A N N U AL Sunday May 30th Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds 11: am to Sunset Punjabi-American Please join us at the 10th Annual Festival Committee Volunteers & Punjabi-American Festival Friends Dr. Narinder S. Bajwa and Mrs. Harjit Kaur Bajwa Mr. Surinder and Mrs. Suky Bains Mr. Harnek S. Banga and Dr. Rupinder Banga Mr. and Mrs. Jaswinder Banga n behalf of the Punjabi American Heritage will have an opportunity that are scheduled to be Dr. Rupinder Singh Brar Dr. Yash Gagan Brar and Mrs. Harpal Kaur Brar Punjabi American Society was founded in to get a glimpse into the at the Festival. Cultural Mr. and Mrs. Rajinder Chohan Heritage Society, 1993 with the purpose of rich culture of the Punjab. awareness in the form of Mr. Hitpal Deol and Mrs. Davinder Deol O Mr. Hardeep and Mrs. Jaswinder Dhadli I’d like to extend an promoting friendship and From the mesmerizing folk music, dance, clothing, Dr. Rajpreet Dhesi and Mrs. Anita Dhesi invitation to all Yuba- understanding with other songs and music to the food and good time for Dr. Paramjit Everest and Mrs. Surinder Everest Dr. T.S. Ghuman and Mrs. Matlesh Ghuman Sutter residents to attend communities and helping rhythmic beat of the “dhol” all is what is in store at Dr. Karanbir Singh Grewal and Mrs. Pumeet Grewal the 10th Annual Punjabi our younger generation – a drum-like percussion the 10th annual Punjabi Mr. and Mrs. Ranjit Johl Dr. Gulzar Singh Johl American Festival. The connect with their roots. instrument that is sure to American Festival. We Mr. Kulwant S. Johl and Mrs. Jaspal Johl To promote these goals, make you tap your feet and hope you will join us there. Mr. Sarbjit S. Johl and Mrs. Prabhjot Johl Dr. Jasbir Singh Kang and Mrs. Sukhjit Kang among other events, the snap your fingers in tune Mr. Jasjit Kang and Mrs. Sandeep Kang Society has successfully with the beat. For your Hitpal Singh Deol, President Mrs. Siri Pritam Kaur Khalsa Mr. Tejinder Maan and Mrs. Maninder Kaur Maan sponsored Educational taste buds, exotic flavors Punjabi American Heritage Society Mr. Harjit Singh and Paramjit Kaur Youth Seminars, Essay will be available Dr. Narinder Singh and Mrs. Hardeep Kaur Singh Mr. and Mrs. Satnam Tatla Contests, a weekly in the various Mr. Amarjit Singh Dulai television program, Teacher food booths. Mr. Lakhbir Singh Bhella Mr. Amrik Singh and Gurdish Kaur Dhugga Appreciation Programs, Fabrics, jewelry Dr. and Mrs. Gurpreet Dhugga Jr. and the annual Punjabi and books are Mr. and Mrs. Baljit Boparai Mr. Kuldip and Mrs. Nina Atwal American Festival. When among the other Navjit Singh Ghuman you attend the Festival you vendor booths Rupaul Singh Ghuman Mrs. Linda Plummer-Smith Asha Sharma Gurjatinder S. Randhawa Baljit Lachhar Baljit Singh & Bhupinder Boparai Mr. Harbhajan and Mrs. Ravi Aujla Mr. Amarjit and Mrs. Resham Rai Mr. Maninder and Rosie Garcha Executive Board President: Hitpal S. Deol Vice President: Siri Pritam Kaur Khalsa Secretary: Gurdish Kaur Dhugga Treasurer: Hardeep S.Dhadli Past President: Kulwant Singh Johl The Punjabi-American Heritage Society Mission Statement Founded in March 1993, the Society is a non-profit, non-political, secular organization. The main objectives of the Society are: To promote understanding and friendship among all residents of the Yuba-Sutter area. To pass on our culture and Punjabi-American Society Festival Organizers heritage to our youth. 2 Punjabi-American Festival, 2004 Punjabi-American Festival 2004 3 Star Performers Appearing at the Punjabi-American Festival Sukshinder Shinda With over 200 album credits and countless hit songs to his name, Shinda has thrived in the music business for more than a decade. He has produced many worldwide smash- hit albums, worked with many renowned artists and has had his music featured on a number of Bollywood film sound-tracks. With this glorious portfolio Sukshinder Shinda, would be considered by many as one of the most talented and influential JazzyB music directors to emerge from the UK’s Asian scene, he can proudly call himself Born in Punjab and raised ‘The Music Man’. in Canada, Jazzy B has introduced fresh elements into the traditional bhangra music. Now based in London, this pop star is as popular with the Indian community in Can- ada, Great Britain, and North America as he is with Punjabi pop crazy in India. Jazzy B burst into the music scene with his innovative presentation at a time when bhangra Ammtoje got no more adventurous than sequins on a turban. Since his debut album Ghugian Da Jora in 1994, Jazzy has become one of the most well-known names in the Punjabi Mann music world today. He has acquired the title “Original Folkstar” and “Canadian Sensa- tion.” His new album TERA ROOP adds to his success story. The title song from the This year we will honor this blockbuster film “Shahud Udham Singh” has become a national anthem in the villages Producer/Director/Actor for his and cities across Indie. Alongside music producer Sukjinder Shinde, Jazzy B has un- exemplary courage in bringing to life earthed many a musical gem. He now returns to the stage at the 10th Annual Punjabi- the movie Hawayein. It is based on American Festival, having been the main draw at the first festival. the aftermath of Mrs. Gandhi’s assas- sination — riots in Delhi and other exposed in this movie. Ammtoje says places. It depicts the victimization that he wishes to show the pain that of the people of the Punjab. The film violence can cause — so that history shows real life events of the atroci- does not repeat itself in other parts Manu Saluja, a New York-based por- ties suffered by the Punjabi youth of India. trait artist, was attracted at a young age to the works of and their families. Scars of history are great art. She studied drawing and painting with John F. Murray at the New York-based School of Visual Arts. The budding painter quickly displayed a talent for portrai- ture, and began receiving paid commissions before Movies finishing her Bachelor’s in Fine Art in 1997. In 1997, Expo Hall During the Festival she received the Rhodes Family Award for Outstand- ing Achievement in Illustration. Saluja was a finalist in Mistaken Identity: Sikh Experience After 9/11 (12pm & 3:45pm) The Artist’s Magazine’s 1999 portrait competition and is a member of the American Society of Portrait Artists. Punjabi Village (2:30pm) Some of her works will be displayed at the festival. Turbans 1:15pm & 5:00pm The touching story of a Pioneer Sikh Family in Oregon 2 Punjabi-American Festival, 2004 Punjabi-American Festival 2004 3 Punjabi Cuisine Indian Ice Cream Kulfi-wallahs (ice cream vendors) have always made Kulfi, and continue to this day, without using modern freezers. Kulfi is packed into metal cones sealed with dough and then churned in clay pots until seet. Try this method — it Classic Tandoori Chicken works extremely well in an ordinary freezer. This is probably the most famous of Indian dishes. Marinate the chicken well and cook in an extremely hot oven for a INGREDIENTS (Serves 4-6) clay oven-baked taste. If you want authentic "burnt" spots on the chicken, place the dish under a hot grill (broiler) for a 14 fl.. oz... cans evaporated milk few minutes after baking. 1. Using a sharp knife or scissors, remove 4. Melt the ghee and pour over the 3 egg whites, whisked until peaks form the skin from the chicken and trim off chicken to seal the surface. This 12oz/3 cups icing (confectioners) sugar 2. Open the cans and empty the INGREDIENTS (Serves 4-6) any excess fat. Using a fork, beat the helps to keep the centre moist dur- 1tsp ground cardomom milk into a large, chilled bowl. Whisk flesh at random. ing the roasting period. Cook in the 1 tbsp rose water 3lb oven-ready chicken until it doubles in quantity, then preheated oven for 10 minutes, then 175 g/6oz/1.5 cups pistachios, chopped 8 fl. oz./ 1 cup natural (plain) yogurt, fold in the whisked egg whites and 2. Cut the chicken in half down the center remove, leaving the oven on. 1/2 cups sultanas (golden raisins) beaten icing (confectioners) sugar. and through the breast. Cut each piece 3/4 cup flaked (slivered) almonds 4 tbsp tandoori masala paste in half again. Make a few deep gashes 5. Baste the chicken pieces with the 3 tbsp glacé (candied) cherries, halved 3. Gently fold in the remaining salt, to taste diagonally into the flesh. Mix the yogurt remaining marinade. Return to the with the masala paste and salt. Spread oven and switch off the heat. Leave ingredients, seal the bowl with cling 6 tbsp ghee film (plastic wrap) and leave in the the chicken evenly with the yogurt the chicken in the oven for about salad leaves, to serve 1. Remove the labels from the cans freezer for 1 hour. mixture, spreading some into the gashes. 15-20 minutes without opening the lemon twist and onion slices, of evaporated milk and lay the cans Leave for at least 2 hours, but preferably door. Serve on a bed of salad leaves down into a pan with a tight-fitting 4. Remove the ice cream from the to garnish. overnight. and garnish with the lemon twist cover. Fill the pan with water to reach and onion slices. freezer and mix well with a fork. 3. Preheat the oven to maximum heat. three-quarters up the cans. Bring to Transfer to a serving container Place the chicken quarters on a wire rack boil, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.