Vishwa Gujarati Samaj celebrated its Silver Jubilee at Rajkot

Vishwa Gujarati Samaj (VGS), established on 4^th September, 1989 with a vision of being an interactive platform to multiply the strength and power of Global Gujaratis, entered into its 25^th year. VGS on this occasion celebrated its Silver Jubilee Inaugural ‘Global Gujarat’ Programme at Rajkot during 31^st August to 2^nd September, 2013.

The event at Rajkot included various programmes like cultural evening, discussion on the subject to strengthen the unity of Gujaratis living abroad and in India and travel to Chorwad, Somnath and Virpur. In the programme of awarding the NRGs and the discussion on unity dignitaries like Shri Morari Bapu, Shri Upendra Trivedi, Smt. Bhavnaben Somaiya and Shri Jay Vasavada remained present. In the event Gujaratis from across the globe flew to Rajkot to take part.

Many of these NRGs and Smt. Bhavnaben Somaiya also visited Project ‘Life’ during the days of the event.

   VGS, since its inception, have been organizing various cultural programmes like musical concerts, cultural events and “Ras-Garba” competition, folk dances and theatrical performances, literary and cultural activities such as “Kavi Sammelan”, “Mushayara”, “Gazal” programmes, academic meets and seminars and also actively contributing for the Humanitarian Services and to the cause of humanity to help Gujaratis affected on account of natural calamities like three successive droughts from 1998 to 2000, earth-quake in January 2001. VGS also organizes promotional activities for industries & trade.