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Punjabi Parwaz marks 2nd anniversary in Illinois
Music, poetry, and speeches celebrated Punjabi Parwaz’s mission to preserve culture and embrace digital platforms.
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Pranavi Sharma - Thu, 24, Jul 2025
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Hosted by Asian Media USA, the evening brought together attendees from Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, and neighboring states for a celebration of Punjabi heritage, language, and identity. / Asian Media USA
The second anniversary of Punjabi Parwaz, a community publication serving the South Asian diaspora, was marked with a cultural event at Atlantis Banquets in Arlington Heights, Illinois, on July 19. Hosted by Asian Media USA, the evening brought together attendees from Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, and neighboring states for a celebration of Punjabi heritage, language, and identity.
The event featured music, poetry, and speeches highlighting the mission of Punjabi Parwaz—to preserve Punjabi culture while adapting to new platforms. Leading the evening were Asees Kaur, Manjit Singh Gill, and Dr. Harjinder Singh Khaira. In her opening remarks, Asees said, “With the blessings of our elders and the support of our community, we soar higher.” She emphasized the importance of collective effort, adding, “This program is for you and because of you.”
The event featured music, poetry, and speeches highlighting the mission of Punjabi Parwaz—to preserve Punjabi culture while adapting to new platforms. / Asian Media USAChief guest Lakhbir Singh Dhindsa and Guest of Honor Somnath Ghosh, Consul General of India in Chicago, attended the event. Dhindsa commended the publication’s efforts, saying, “Your support ensures our stories and culture thrive.” Guest of Honor JP Khaira, unable to attend due to prior commitments, sent a message urging community participation: “Your articles and feedback shape our future.”
A central moment came with a poem by Sikander Singh Oujla on the immigrant experience. “The one-way ticket we took became our destiny, yet our courage fuels our flight,” he recited, drawing applause. He described Punjabi Parwaz as “our flight—it soars with community support.”
Award ceremony. / Asian Media USA
The evening also included a performance by Satti Satwinder, an award-winning folk singer. His song “Tere Karke Bapu” paid tribute to parental sacrifices. Satwinder’s lyrics and performance resonated with themes of resilience and cultural pride.
Kuljeet Singh and Anureet Kaur, part of the publication’s leadership, addressed the practical challenges of running a print and digital operation. Kuljeet noted, “Running a newspaper isn’t easy—articles, editing, and funds all require effort.” They announced the launch of a YouTube channel, with media professional Hardeep Singh Happy joining as a collaborator.
The cultural event took place at Atlantis Banquets in Arlington Heights. / Asian Media USASponsors and board members, both present and absent, were acknowledged throughout the evening. Manjit Singh Gill summed up the night’s purpose: “It’s not easy to keep this going, but with your support, we can preserve our culture.”
The event concluded with a call to make Punjabi Parwaz Night an annual tradition.
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