OUR STORIES: Benefit Luncheon in Berkeley (September 20, 2025)

The 1947 Partition Archive gives voice to those who witnessed the Partition of South Asia in 1947, an event that is as significant as the Holocaust in Europe and the World Wars, but has attracted little documentation thus far.  So far, over 600 volunteers have helped preserve over 8000 stories on digital video.  There is a great urgency for us to carry out the work as fast as possible since those who remember Partition are now in their 80’s, 90’s and beyond.

The 1947 Partition Archive

Join us for an exquisitely curated lunch featuring an auction, South Asian folk dances and music, to support critical oral history work ♥

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Join us for an exquisitely curated lunch (Desi/South Asian/Indian and Ethiopian catering), as we gather to celebrate the act of storytelling and preserving our ancestors' memories - so that they are not forgotten. Berkeley-based professional performers have prepared a special folk dance for this event, while local musicians will be performing an acoustic sufi set. Keith McLane will be presenting a live auction of curated items including local and far flung discounted vacation packages, high end accessories, dinner outings and much more. This lunch serves as a fundraiser for time-critical oral history work by The 1947 Partition Archive, amongst our elders who remember the Partition and Independence period in the 1940s, especially in South Asia. Community storytelling work is made possible entirely by compassionate and generous humans like you. <h4>Luncheon Organizing Committee</h4>This lunch is graciously co-chaired by Reshma Hyder and Guneeta Singh Bhalla <h4>What to expect - Event Program</h4>12:00 PM: Lunch is served! Please arrive early1:00 PM: Program begins - all guests seated<ul><li>Brief introduction, welcoming remarks</li><li>Survivors of Partition recall experiences: Mrs. Baljeet Vikram Singh Dhillon and Mr. Ali Shan</li><li>Auction (<a href="https://paybee.io/@pa_1947@1" title="https://paybee.io/@pa_1947@1" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Bid Now!</a>)</li><li>Poetry reading</li><li>Acoustic set</li><li>Folk dance performances, especially curated for this luncheon, will be performed by the talented artists at Berkeley's Bollywood Dance Central.</li></ul>2:40 PM: Dance! Movement after lunch is great for the soul (and health). We will end the afternoon with an optional community dance lesson curated by Bollywood Dance Central team. <h4>We look forward to hosting you soon!</h4>

<h3>BENEFIT AUCTION LAUNCHES SEPTEMBER 13 @ 12:00 PM PACIFIC</h3> The online auction launches on September 13, one week before the event, and features bargain prices for vacation packages, high-end clothing, services and unique art works donated by local artists. Our auction is a fun way to engage in some self care, while ensuring you're also caring for stories and your history. <a href="https://paybee.io/@pa_1947@1" title="https://paybee.io/@pa_1947@1" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Click to explore prizes and start bidding!</a> AUCTION ITEMS:<ul><li>Art works by several local artsts</li><li>Men's and women's pieces featuring hand embroidered Lucknow chikankari</li><li>Curated ethnic meals</li><li>Tickets to local attractions</li><li>Wellness packages</li><li>Professional photography packages</li><li>and more...</li></ul>AUCTION TRIPS:<ul><li>Mexico</li><li>Napa Valley</li><li>California wilderness lodge experience</li><li>Tuscany</li><li>Lake Tahoe</li><li>The Bahamas</li><li>Malta</li><li>Morocco</li><li>and more...</li></ul>

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