The South Asian Lesbian & Gay Association of New York City (SALGA) serves to promote awareness, tolerance, acceptance, empowerment and safe spaces for sexual minorities and people of all gender identities, who trace their heritage to South Asia or who identify as South Asian. Our mission is to enable community members to establish cultural visibility and take a stand against oppression and discrimination in all its forms.  We pledge to encourage leadership development, provide multi-generational support, work towards immigration advocacy, address health issues such as HIV / AIDS, and foster political involvement in the interest of creating a more tolerant society.

Friday 1/13 - SALGA Presents: Lodhi (Lohri) Brooklyn Style

Posted: January 10th, 2012 | Author: Jimmy | Filed under: Blog, Events, News |

Lets bring a little desi culture to Brooklyn!!!

How do we celebrate: We will have a roaring fire in the backyard with great food, great friends, and great drinks! :-D (ooo and the movie veer zaara will be playing in the apt!)

Menu: Sarso ka saag (garlic spinach), Chole (chick peas), Veg biryani (veg rice), and naan (bread).

We will charge *5 dollars* at the door to raise money for future SALGA events. :-D

(it may be kind of chilly so dress warmly…)

What is Lodhi?
The festivial of Lohri is celebrated on the 13th of January which marks the earth being at its farthest point from the sun, and supposedly marking the end of the coldest month of the year (with global warning who knows anymore). Lohri also marks the onset of the harvest season, and is traditionally marked by throwing corn into a fire (to indicate an abundant crop). Lohri is celebrated in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and other parts of North India. A similar festival is celebrated in Tamil Nadu (Pongal) as well as in other parts of South India.

Date: Friday, January 13, 2012

Time: 7:30PM - 10:30PM

Location: 147 N 7th street, Brooklyn NY 11211

SALGA spaces are safe spaces for all, regardless of religion, gender, etc — all are welcome.

Basically just another reason to party!!! :-D

BRING ON THE FESTIVITIES!!!

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