Year after year, the selfless efforts of the dedicated members and volunteers resulted the most successful cultural and religious events like Durga Puja and Saraswati Puja. The outstanding performance by well-known artists from India and US, and the friendly environment have made GSCA one of the most popular Bengali associations in the tri-state area New Jersey. GSCA also organizes and sponsors various other events such as Bengali Dramas by a visiting theatrical group from Calcutta, Christmas Party, Baishakhi, Picnic, etc. The association is very much thankful to all its attendees in the Puja and other events. A part of their donation is spent on humanitarian grounds and to support needy people in US and India.
PAST EVENTS
JUN
02
Annual Picnic 2009- June 20, 2009
Garden State Cultural Association cordially invites you, your family and friends to celebrate Annual Picnic at Merrill Park, Grove 3C, Colonia , NJ 08852 .
BAISAKHI 2009- May 2, 2009
Garden State Cultural Association cordially invites you, your family and friends to celebrate Baisakhi at South Brunswick Senior Center 540, Ridge Rd, Monmouth Jct, NJ 08852 . View Details
JAN
31
SARASWATI PUJA - January 31, 2009 In several parts of India, generally states to the south, Saraswati Poojas are conducted during Navaratri - a 9 day long festival celebrating the power of feminity. Navratri is celebrated in all goddess-temples of India- esp with great pomp and splendor in south and east India. View Details
DEC
13
HOLIDAY PARTY - December 13, 2008 There will be a DJ, music and dancing, a Quiz Contest, games, delicious food, and door prizes - all making for a family fun night for all This year's party will be a costume-themed Holiday Party so everyone is encouraged to come appropriately dressed. Hints and ideas for costumes - Hollywood/Bollywood costumes, maharaja/maharani, historical characters (e.g. Cleopatra), military uniforms, hippies, Indian regional costumes, various Indian/Western dance costumes, Kathak, ballet etc View Details
OCT
04-05
DURGA PUJA - October 4 - 5, 2008 Durga Puja this year was celebrated on October 4th and 5th at Plainfield High School with a lot of fanfare and gala. The sounds of "Dhak" and "Shank" playing in the background brought back nostalgic memories of past celebrations in India. View Details
JUNE
22
PICNIC - June 22, 2008 On a sunny summer day, July 15, 2007 GSCA held its annual Picnic at Merril Park in Colonia at its usual Grove 3C spot. With its large colorful banner hanging, it was difficult for anyone to miss it. The attendance was the largest in recent memory, with over 100 adults and nearly 30 children attending. View Details
MAY
17
BAISHAKHI - May 17, 2008 Baishakhi 2008 will be held at South Brunswick Senior Center 540, Ridge Rd, Monmouth Jct, NJ 08852 on Saturday, May 17th 2008 from 2:30 PM to 7:00 PM . The agenda is as below;View Details
