Bombay in the Bay spices up spring break

As they do every year, the Indian Cultural Awareness Club (ICAC) will host the annual charity event, Bombay in the Bay, on the first Saturday of April 14 spring break and it will combine Indian dancing, singing and food into a night of fun and entertainment, according to senior secretary Ruchie Bhardwaj.

In order to increase attendance, last year’s ICAC officers chose to offer two shows for the first time, and this year’s officers have chosen to continue to hold two at 2pm and 6pm.

“The decision to host two shows worked really well last year,” Bhardwaj said. “We want a lot more people to be able to come because in the past years, many people couldn’t come because the show was sold out.”

It is tradition for the proceeds of the event to be donated to a charity of the students’ choice. In previous years, money has been donated to charities such as the Shankara Eye Foundation and the Susie Nagpal foundation, but a charity has yet to be chosen for this year.

“I think a reason this event is so great because we get to enjoy our culture while helping others at the same time,” senior co-president Sneha Shivkumar said. “We have a lot of charities that are sentimental to the people in the club and we don’t want to rush the decision.”

Bombay in the Bay will celebrate its 11th anniversary this year, and it continues to entertain the Saratoga community and draw in students to participate in the event despite the stress of school.

“Having practices is going to be very stressful with junior year,” junior participant Parth Shah said. “Despite the stress, all the hype and hanging out with all of my friends makes it worth it in the end.”

With the event quickly approaching, the officers hope to make full use of their time in order to create an event that will please all.

“I can’t wait to see the end product,” Bhardwaj said. “ Just seeing all of our hard work on the stage will make it all worth it.”