Singing contest semi-final, a book release, a dance competition and Dandiya festivities made for a lively cultural evening in Lucknow
Lucknow: Music, dance, books and a good deal of festive cheer filled Hotel Golden Apple in Mahanagar , when the Cultural Wing of Lucknow Connection Worldwide Foundation (LCWWF) hosted ‘I’M THE BEST – 3 IN 1’. Members turned out in large numbers and made the evening a true family affair.
Dr Malvika Hariom, the noted international poet and singer, was the Chief Guest, and Dr Padam Dixit attended as a distinguished guest. Speaking at the event, Dr Hariom praised LCWWF for bringing talented people together and giving them a stage for their skills in arts, music, literature, sports and other creative fields. She also said she enjoyed the contestants’ singing.
Dr Rajeev Saxena was the Event Director and Dr Vishwas Varma the Programme Head.
Wishes from afar
Founder Sunil Misra, writing from Delhi, congratulated the organising team and wished the Foundation continued unity, creativity and growth. Senior Admin Shoaib Quraishi sent his greetings from Saudi Arabia. Their messages showed how closely the LCWWF family stays connected, even across countries.
Singing Contest Season 5: Semi-Final
The main attraction of the evening was the semi-final of the LCWWF Singing Contest Season 5, in which 24 contestants took the stage. Smita Scot and G.C. Bahuguna judged the round, and the performances held the audience’s attention throughout.
Book release: Dil Ki Baatein
The programme also had a literary highlight: the release of Dil Ki Baatein, the first book by Mr Vinod Srivastava, a collection of ghazals. Guests and members released the book together, marking a milestone in the author’s writing journey and reflecting LCWWF’s support for members’ creative work.
Dance competition and Dandiya
The dance competition, coordinated by Deepti Verma, saw participants perform with great energy. Geeta Saxena and Ragini Srivastava were the judges.
With Navratri in the air, members came dressed in colourful traditional outfits for a spirited Dandiya session, coordinated by Mrs Neerja Shukla.
Birthdays and anniversaries
True to LCWWF’s community spirit, members’ birthdays and wedding anniversaries were also celebrated on the evening, adding a personal touch to the gathering.
Naveen Kohli, Tripti Pandey and Pooja Srivastava anchored the programme. Dr Vishwas Varma, Deepti Verma, Neerja Shukla and the rest of the team worked hard behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly.
The evening ended with dinner, after hours of music, dance, literature and togetherness. The event once again showed LCWWF’s commitment to giving its members a platform to share their talents, follow their creative interests and build lasting connections within a worldwide community.
