- Wedding Songs Festival blends nostalgia, friendship and folk traditions at AMA Hall
- From Vivah Khel to Kanya Viday, forgotten rituals find a melodic revival
Chief guests and patrons applaud an initiative to preserve grandparents’ cultural legacy - Evening ends in laughter, dance and shared memories—like one extended family
NE FEATURES BUREAU
AHMEDABAD, FEB 3
In an age dominated by DJs and digital playlists, the AMA Ladies Club struck a soulful chord by curating a cultural evening steeped in tradition through its ‘Wedding Songs Festival’, held recently at the Ahmedabad Medical Association Hall, Ashram Road. The programme unfolded as a harmonious blend of music, memory and friendship—an evocative tribute to the wedding songs once lovingly passed down by grandparents.
More than a concert, the festival emerged as a living archive of matrimonial folklore, presenting melodies spanning ‘Vivah Khel’, ‘Kanya Viday’ and ‘Pastana’. The hall resonated with warmth as age-old rituals were sung back to life, with the traditional ‘Phatana’ and the playful banter of Vevai–Vevan drawing smiles and spontaneous applause from the audience. Against the backdrop of modern wedding noise, this evening stood out as a quiet yet powerful act of cultural preservation.
The event was graced by Dr. Nitin Sumant Shah (Nitin Charitable Trust) and Shri Rohitbhai Ishwarbhai Choksi (I.H. Jewellers, Ahmedabad) as chief guests and sponsors. Dr. Mona Desai and Dr. Jignesh Shah were present as special guests. The distinguished guests and donors were felicitated by the club in appreciation of their support.
Expressing gratitude, Dr. Sushila Kella, President, AMA Ladies Club, said, “Just as jewellery enhances the beauty of a woman, the programme has been enhanced by the support of these dignitaries.” She added that such initiatives reaffirm the club’s commitment to keeping cultural roots alive amid changing times.
The success of the festival was steered by the seamless coordination of Pratimaben, Praveenaben, Jashanaben, Shobhanaben and Jyoti Gandhi, while Divya and Vatsala of the club’s ‘Natkhat’ team infused the programme with energy and charm. Even in the absence of Secretary Anasuya Ladola, the efforts of Mayuriben, Anjuben, Darshanaben and Taruben, working under her guidance, ensured flawless execution.
As the curtains fell, all participants were applauded and presented with special gifts. The evening concluded on a joyful note—filled with laughter, music and dance, echoing the warmth of a family celebration and reaffirming that traditions, when sung together, never truly fade.
