I think everyone has been trying to contribute in one way or another to try to help those in need in Haiti.  I was lucky enough to be part of such a wonderful event with such a humanitarian cause.  Deep Shah and Jatinder Chadha of Desi Ottawa put together this wonderful evening in a matter of weeks - but they left no details out.  With the support from the South-Asian community, they were able to raise funds which went directly to the Red Cross to help those in need in Haiti.

The evening was perfectly planned out. Everything was right on time.  There was entertainment, the food was great and the evening was honoured by distinguished guests, such as Mayoral Candidate and for-mer MPP Mr. Jim Watson, Ottawa’s New Fire Chief Mr. John DeHooge, Multicultural Communication Director of the Liberal Party of Canada Mr. John Delacourt, and Chief of Psychiatry and representing the Haitian Community Dr. Claude Manigat.

I’ve included a few pictures to highlight the evening - if you would like to see the complete gallery, please click here.

Design & Decor was responsible for creating this beautiful stage and the decor for the evening.

Deep Shah and Jitender Chadha

Canto Sentimento Quartet Ensemble

Mayoral Candidate and for-mer MPP Mr. Jim Watson, Ottawa’s New Fire Chief Mr. John DeHooge, Multicultural Communication Director of the Liberal Party of Canada Mr. John Delacourt, and Chief of Psychiatry and representing the Haitian Community Dr. Claude Manigat

THE SONS OF SCOTLAND PIPE BAND

Jiven Singh of Gabroo Punjab De

A captivating Gidha Dance piece

Ayda Khan - a Sensational singer who happens to be one of Oprah’s World’s Most Talented Kids

The guys working hard behind the scene!

Now it’s time to dance!

DJ ASD doing his thing!

Vendor Details:

Venue: Rinag Banquet Hall

Decor: Design & Decor

DJ: DJ ASD

Dhol: Jiven Singh of Gabroo Punjab De