Members of all communities attended in large numbers to join in the fun and frolic and make this event a huge success
By Beyniaz Edulji | News Meter
Heritage Parsi Dharamsala in Secunderabad comes alive with winter fest
Hyderabad: The Zoroastrian Club organized their Second Winter Fest this year on December 15 at the Parsi Dharamsala, a heritage building in Secunderabad. Members of all communities attended in large numbers to join in the fun and frolic and make this event a huge success.
Plethora of shops
There was a plethora of shops selling clothes, jewellery, bath products, accessories, linen, hand embroidery, cold-pressed oils, party items, hand-painted T-shirts and plants in beautiful bottles and containers.
Live music
There was a live band and the MC kept everyone involved. Carol singing and jiving had many joining in. The dance floor was packed with people of all ages.
Housie with prizes
As many as three rounds of Tombolo were played and there was a terrific response to the games that had attractive prizes.
Games of skill
There were many games for adults and children who joined in with great glee.
Santa’s visit
Santa Claus came bearing gifts in a rickshaw and was a great hit. Parvez Baria made a wonderful Santa.
Raffle
The prizes for the raffle tickets were very good; from LCD TV, fridge, microwave, Parsi embroidered Gara sari, air fryer, cakes and dozens of items donated by well-wishers of the Zoroastrian community to make this draw a success.
Food and drink
Stalls with cakes, fudge, Parsi delicacies, handmade chocolates, cake bank’s items, tandoori tea, biryani, Haleem, snacks, burgers, chaat, sandwiches, rolls, fish and chips, kebabs, roast meats, Xmas treats of kulkul, rose cookies, guava cheese and plum cakes were all enjoyed by hungry and appreciative crowds. Food items were all sold out quickly.
Photo booth
Many queued up to take photographs with Xmas accessories at the photo booth.
The best part of the winter fest was that members of the Zoroastrian, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh and Christian communities all came together to celebrate the winter fest.