Desi Formal
February 25th, 2022
Students playing a game of musical chairs while also incorporating South Asian dances into their movements.
A clip of the song “Radha” from the Bollywood movie “Student of the Year.”
A Desi Formal was hosted by the South Asian Club on Friday, February 25th at 5:30 p.m. in the Hodson Egg. The formal was decked out with black and gold decorations, with a mini photo booth for students to take pictures. Foods such as pizza, chips, Oreos, and Munchkins from Dunkin’ Donuts were offered for participants to eat. President sophomore Isha Sehar said during spring in South Asian countries they “usually celebrate with kites and they dance and they eat sweets,” and she wanted to replicate that spirit with a Desi Formal. The word “Desi” has a variety of meanings, but is mainly used as a slang word to refer to a person who either lives in South Asia or is of South Asian descent. Club members were encouraged to wear their culture’s traditional attire and taught students some traditional Bollywood dance moves using scenes from famous Bollywood movies.
Executive members of the South Asian club practicing Bollywood dance moves.
Coverage by Amara Sorosiak ‘23