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Students organise glitzy night in aid of Southeast Asia earthquake victims
31/10/05
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The Friends of India Society at Leeds Metropolitan University hosted ‘Asian Glitz’, a fundraising event in aid of the Southeast Asia earthquake victims. The event took place at the Leeds Met Students’ Union events hall, Civic Quarter on Saturday 29 October. Sponsors of the event included ATL Yorkshire Ltd and Empire Direct.
The
event included a cultural programme with traditional dancers
and music. Dinner was included at the event and then
later on in the evening a variety of Asian acts and DJ’s
performed, including Indy Sagoo, Aman Hayer, RDB and
Sukshinder Shinda.
Guests included Kash Singh, Founder and President of the British Asian Society and David Killick, Head of International Strategy and Development, from the Leslie Silver International Faculty at Leeds Met. David said: “This is another great example of students acting locally to make a difference globally. Friends of India worked hard last year to support victims of the Tsunami, and work all year to support their members. I am delighted to be able to show our appreciation of their efforts.”
For
further information contact Friends of India
President Abhishek Mohan Gupta 07871 668014 or email contactfoi@gmail.com
