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"It was a wonderful party. Neighbors greeted each other and exchanged information with neighbors. It was an opportunity to meet and speak with elected officials and community leaders." said Lester Allen. The entertainment was the highlight of the day. The K3G Dancers performed Shava Shava from the movie Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (Happiness & Tears). This movie is available with English subtitles for non-Hindi speaking people. It can be rented or purchased on tape or DVD from Bollywood Video on Hillside Avenue and 187th Street in Jamaica, NY. What made it fascinating was the fact that none of the dancers was of Indian or Hindu heritage. There were many in the audience that were very impressed. "Those children bring me back to my roots when I see them dance. It makes me feel proud to be of Indian origin and living in Hollis Park Gardens." said Swamipersaud Harnarain. The dancers wore traditional Indian clothing and danced in bare feet. The movements were traditional. When asked why they chose to perform Shava Shava, dancer Christian Foley who attends Immaculate Conception School said, "It's all about loving your parents!" This went hand in hand with the family theme of the day of "loving your neighbor!"

Dorothy Haas & her daughter	?, Adell Blue & Dorothy Onyango
Zenat Marwah, Purine Santos, Friend and Deepak Marwah, Professional Vocalist	Highland Church Choir led by Vincent Lowery (blue shirt) and Minister Mary Daniels. Amy Souffrant is on the keyboard.
K3G Dancers Jefferson Kurtz, Marina Kurtz, Adrienne Kurtz & Christian Foley	Hon Henry McCoy, Two members Board UBMQ, Heeraman & Ena Sanachar, Ken Daly, Community Activist

Deepak Marwah was there with his sister Zenat and girlfriend. He's just graduated from the world-class music program at Queens College. He sings at Holy Family RC Church in Fresh Meadows and is on staff at Bayside High School in Bayside. An impressive gospel performance was turned in by the Choir of Highland Baptist Church led by Vincent Lowery and Minister Mary Daniels. The group had the audience paying close attention and enjoying their music. "These singers are really good. I would like them to come and entertain at my school." said Adell Blue. Adell Blue is a long time resident of Hollis Park Gardens and owns a major Daycare and School in Jamaica. It was so good to

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