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Don’t miss the Atlanta Desi Idol®!
Local South Asians get to strut their stuff at this year’s
Ek Shaam fundraiser for Raksha.

For the ninth year in a row, Raksha will hold its famous fundraiser at Center Stage (formerly Earthlink Live) on Saturday, October 13, 2007 from 6:30-10:30 p.m. This year’s exciting show will be the second annual Atlanta Desi Idol® (Desi Idol® is a registered trademark of Universal Consultants, Inc. www.desiidol.us), which will feature a song and dance contest. Executive Director, Aparna Bhattacharyya notes, “This event showcases the incredible local talent in our community.”

Event coordinators are seeking solo singers and dancers to perform in the final show. Auditions will be held on Saturday, Sept. 15 and Sunday, September 23, at Nritya Natya Kala Bharti, Global Mall (Kumud Savla’s Studio) from 4-9 p.m. There is a $25 minimum donation to audition. This contest is open to amateurs only; professionals who earn more than half their living performing will not be considered. Participants will be judged by local song/dance professionals. Winners will be qualified to compete in the National Desi Idol competition. Discounted tickets will be available for competitors who are not accepted into the final show.

For more information, please visit www.raksha.org/ekshaam2007  or contact Tonja Holder at 404-876-0670.

About Raksha, Inc.
Raksha, Inc. provides South Asians in Georgia, with the resources to face challenges such as domestic violence, family violence, discrimination, harassment, and sexual assault. Raksha's mission is to promote a stronger and healthier South Asian community through confidential support services, education, and advocacy. Guided by values of consensus in decision-making, diversity in leadership, and the dignity and worth of every individual, Raksha strives to empower and serve the South Asian community.
“Through the community’s support, we have been able to directly impact the lives of numerous members caught in domestic violence or sexual assault situations. We have witnessed the program’s success and have watched individuals create new and healthy lives for themselves and their families. It is incredible to see the “Power of Change” when we all come together for a common cause of a stronger and healthier community,’” says Executive Director, Aparna Bhattacharyya.

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