40 January 2014 www.bahrainthismonth.com happeningsclubssocieties The Kingdom’s social clubs and communities play a very important role in its calendar of annual events. Here’s how they give a vibrant start to the New Year. The Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam, together with the Indian Institute for Performing Arts, stages a celebration of Indian Carnatic music through the Nada Gandharvam festival on January 24. Multi-award winning singer Dr KJ Yesudas has been invited to perform at the Keraleeya Samajam Diamond Jubilee Hall. This is the third year Bahrain will host a Carnatic music maestro. In the past, legends like Dr Balamuralikrishna and Pandit Ramesh Narayan have performed in the Kingdom. Dr KJ Yesudas has recorded over 50,000 songs in scores of languages and is fondly called Gana Gandharvan, which translates to the celestial singer. For this show he is accompanied by Jayadevan on the violin, Thiruvarur Bakthavalsalam on the mridangam and Tripunithura Radhakrishnan on the ghatam. E Call 17 231-717. Celebrations Down Under The Australian and New Zealand Association of Bahrain is organising a gala barbecue brunch as part of their Australia Day celebrations on January 23. Observed annually on January 26, the day marks the anniversary of the 1788 arrival of the First Fleet of British ships at Sydney Cove. The Australian expatriate community is expected to gather in full strength at Intercontinental Regency Hotel Bahrain for this event, which includes a variety of native dishes, ales and entertainment. There’s also a coffee morning on January 21 at Organic Foods & Café in Seef Mall. E Call 32 054-862. Pongal Celebrations The Kingdom’s Tamil community rejoices this month as the Pongal festivities get underway. The Indian Club leaves no stone unturned in celebrating it with complete traditional fervour. The two-day event starts on January 16 when a number of cultural programmes take place at the club. These include several performances by local South Indian groups; the main act is by a group of artists that will fly in especially for the function. The next day is a grand feast open to all club members and their guests. The club expects nearly 3,000 people for lunch this day. E Call 39 660-475. Wag n’ Walk It’s time to raise some money for your canine companions! Bahrain Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BSPCA) invites you to take part in the annual dog walk on January 31 at its Animal Welfare Centre in Askar. Bring your own dog; alternatively pair up with any of the 60 friends from the BSPCA shelter. At this race it’s not the fastest who wins but the duo that walk the longest, as you collect sponsors for each kilometre you cover. Registration fee is BD10 and can be done the same day at 9am. E Call 17 591-231. When? December 6 | Event? ‘Thank You Bahrain’ festival | Venue? National Stadium car park When? TBA Event? Family day Venue? Dilmun Club Fun day out for your family with games and entertainment. E Call 17 690-926. When? January 16 and 17 Event? Pongal celebrations Venue? Indian Club The Tamil community comes together to celebrate this festival of harvest. E Call 39 660-475. When? January 23 Event? Australia Day celebrations Venue? InterContinental Regency Bahrain The Australian community tucks into a great barbecue brunch. E Call 32 054-862. When? January 24 Event? Musical Concert Venue? Keraleeya Samajam Hall Enjoy an evening of Carnatic music by maestro Yesudas. E Call 17 231-717. When? January 31 Event? Dog Walk Venue? BSPCA Animal Welfare Centre at Askar Walk with your canine friends while raising money for charity. E Call 17 591-231. Dr KJ Yesudas Bonne année ! NEW SESSION starting 5th January 2014 In 2014, Experience an adventure... Learn French! 17 683 295 [email protected] www.afbahrain.com
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