South Asian Circle Of Hopkinton

SACH was delighted to be a part of the Boys Scout International Fusion Dinner & Silent Auction 2019, to organize and facilitate the Indian food.  The kitchen at Faith Church was bustling with activity as Instant pots of fragrant peas and cumin rice were cooking along-side large pots of spaghetti and large batches of Naan were baking in the oven, in anticipation of hundreds of participants who would come to the Silent auction and enjoy a good plate of international food.  Trays of delicious Chicken Tikka masala, Paneer peas curry, Naan and rice were served along Spaghetti & meatballs, bread and salad to make this a wonderful fusion dinner enjoyed by large groups of attendees.  Copyright © 2019 | South Asian Circle of Hopkinton, Inc. www.southasiancircleofhopkinton.org

 Ramadan and Eid 2019  SACH created a beautiful display at the Hopkinton Public Library from May 8th-June 4th. The display was called Ramadan and 30 days of Rumi . A lunar calendar with 30 days dedicated to poet and scholar Rumi was displayed for patrons to read during their visit to the library.   The display included cultural artifacts and literature that told a visual story of how Ramadan and Eid are celebrated. We thank the Muslim community from Pakistan, India and Bangladesh from different backgrounds and age groups who came together to make this creation possible! Copyright © 2019 | South Asian Circle of Hopkinton, Inc. www.southasiancircleofhopkinton.org

Highlights of Holi at the Commons SACH celebrated Holi (the Festival of Color) on a beautiful summer day on June 1st. We wanted the community to enjoy the celebration outdoors. The real date of the festival Holi falls in March but to truly celebrate the spirit of this festival with the larger community of Hopkinton, it was totally worth waiting for blue skies and sunshine. After a long grey winter and rainy days of Spring, it was a real treat to see beautiful colored tulls hanging from trees on the Hopkinton Common. The was a large colorful photo booth and upbeat music along with delicious Indian food for people to enjoy. Children frolic in bright technicolor throwing a cloud of multi-colored eco-friendly powders from their precious share of colored cups donated by Hop-Yo , while adults enjoy hot food and Bollywood music that was compiled together by community members or played upon request. Dancing is a big part of this festival. SACH organized a short Bollywood danc...