Gujarat Hindu Association 36th Raas Garba Competition 2013
The Maher Girls Raas Group entered the annual raas garba competition, hosted by the Gujarati Hindu Association. With no funds for costumes, not enough girls to form a circle, no dance tutor to help choreograph the Raas and little time for practice, we took on this challenge in true girl power style! Together as a family we committed themselves to the group and did our very best to represent the Maher Community on such a platform. Through hard work, determination and dedication we pulled off a traditional Raas, in a Rajastani chaniyo and a traditional Maher ghatadi. We were awarded 3rd place for our Raas.
Groups members:
- Krishma Dhirubhai Modhvadia (Manager/Choreographer)
- Shivani Kishor Odedra
- Miya Dhirubhai Modhvadia
- Ridhi Rambhai Odedra
- Viraj Rambhai Odedra
- Diksha Rambhai Odedra
- Priya Khistria
- Ranju Keshubhai Modhvadia
- Mira Dhirubhai Modhvadia
- Sapna Modhvadia
With the help and support of a couple of well-wishers we received £500 from five individual donors which made it possible to buy new costumes and jewellery. This experience has taught us that we are not limited by our gender nor our age and that as young girls can achieve anything we put our minds to. We are looking forward to next year’s competition and improving on our performance.
Article by Krishma Dhiru Modhvadia