Here is a short video compilation of all the supporters and sponsors that made the 2008 San Jose Mela possible.
A big thank you to everyone you supported this event and made it into one of the most memorable Punjabi Melas ever held. More updates will soon follow along with pictures from this past weekend’s event.
Due to the hard work and commitment of our volunteers, this year’s Punjabi Mela looks like it will be a full day of excitement and activities for everyone to enjoy. The schedule is also posted on the “Event” page for your reference.
SCHEDULE
The following times and schedule are estimates and subject to change to accommodate our many performers and guests:
Booths Set Up Starts 7:00
Mela Opens 9:00
Program on Main Stage Opens 9:30
Children Bhangra, Gidha, Thira 9:45 - 10:45
Adult Bhangra, Gidha, Bolyian 10:45 - 12:45
Feature Performers: Nachda Punjab Modesto, San Jose De Ghabroo, Jattian Punjab Diyaan, Simar Singh, Bhangra Group Dance, Post Office Group Bolyian, Desi Boys, Gabhroo Punjab De SFO Diyan Kudian, Teara Punjab De, Heera Punjab De, Dhol Di Awaz
Free Health Fair 12:00 - 04:00
Kabaddi 12:00 - 06:00
Physicians, Religious,
Guests, & Sponsors 12:45 - 01:45
Local Musicians 1:45 - 5:00
Guanda Punjab, Punjabian Di Shan, Rajesh Raju, Sukhvir S. Sukh,
Jeeta Jat, Lucky Singh, Kewal Sachdev, Alka Bhatnager
International Musician
Inderjit Nikku 5:00 - 6:30
Final Program 6:30
Closing 7:00
We would like to thank the many more doctors coming to help us give the public a free health fair. All of these doctors are taking time from their busy schedules to help us with our cause. With their generosity and service to the community, this health fair is guaranteed to help our community. Thank you very much!
That’s right. There’s only one week left before the Mela Festivities. Are you coming?
Please take a minute and view the list of the many sponsors and supporters that helped fund the San Jose Punjabi Mela with all their donations and help.
Please take a minute to view pictures from past San Jose Punjabi Melas. If you would like to purchase a picture, please email info@sanjosemela.com. The high resolution, watermark free picture will be emailed to you after payment is received. Thank you.
Please be kind to excuse the downtime for the Photos page. We are adding organizing and adding more photographs to the collection for your viewing pleasure.
Mohinder Mann of The Mann Law Firm, past chairman of the San Jose Punjabi Mela, is proud to introduce a Free Health Fair for the public attending this year’s Punjabi Mela.
In an attempt to promote good health this year, we are coordinating a free Health Fair Clinic with assistance from the following doctors:
- Harmeet Sachdev, Neurologist
- Ajit Pal Sandhu, Pulmonologist
- Delvir Pannu, Dentist
- Harkesh S. Sandhu, M. D.
- Vijay K. Thukral, M. D.
- Hardev S. Mangat, Dentist
- Malkit Singh, Psychologist
- Harmesh Kumar, Psychologist
- Meena Salpan, M. D.
- Sarbjit Hundal, Ophthalmologist
The purposes of conducting a Free Health Fair are:
- To promote good health and wellness
- To share and provide valuable health information
- To validate the importance and practice of good health habits
- To provide screening services for the community
- To provide the community with a variety of health education information and resources
- To connect and network with health organizations and agencies in our community
For more information, please click “Health Fair” on the sidebar or click here.
San Jose Punjabi Mela will now begin posting pictures of our past and future. To get a sampling of what you can expect at this years San Jose Mela, please click the “Photos” tab on the top of the website or sidebar to view the photos from last year. You can view them as a slideshow or one by one. You can also click here to be directed to the Photos Page.
A big thank you to Lorna Dietz for helping create a strong presence on the popular social site Myspace. Please take a minute to view the valuable information on myspace, including more pictures and videos from past San Jose Mela. Click here.
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Ruby Kaur has organized a Facebook Group for all invitees to the San Jose Mela. There, you can post pictures, discuss relevant topics and enjoy the Facebook revolution. Please click here to join.
We would like to thank Evergreen Valley College for their contributions to this event. Over the years, Evergreen Valley College has collaborated with the Indo-American community in holding various functions on their grounds. We appreciate their generosity.
If you need more information than what is available on the site, please send an email to info@sanjosemela.com. We will do our best to answer all of your questions.