NRIs get in touch with roots at son's first Lohri

LUDHIANA: Such is the pull of Lohri bonfire that it attracts Punjabis settled overseas to return back home and enjoy the warmth of the festival.
As NRI Parminder Singh Grewal celebrated the first Lohri of his son Jujhar here on Wednesday, the guests included friends and family members from Canada, US, New Zealand and Australia.
The venue, Bari Haveli - built like a small village - was just the right choice for such a gathering that wanted to connect to its roots.The menu was an array of cuisines, with delicacies on offer for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. The excitement and enthusiasm was such that guests were seen enjoying drinks and making merry in the lazy afternoon sun. Making the function truly Punjabi was the dhol, which made everyone put on their dancing shoes and enjoy a few moments of pure fun.
The guests from overseas were seen enjoying Punjabi hospitality and happy capturing some picture perfect moments on their cameras.
One of the guests, Gurinder, said, “It’s that time of the year when most NRIs come back to their motherland and spend time with friends and family. We look forward to such gatherings where we can meet everyone. Even our kids get to meet their grandparents and connect with their cousins.”
Grewal lives in Brampton along with his wife Ramandeep and children Jasnoor and Jujhar. He had contested councillor elections and is the vice-president of Indo-Canadian Political Council. His participation in the elections aboard has made him popular among the NRI and those back home. “It is my son’s first Lohri and I am happy to celebrate it with my family and friends. Though I am well settled abroad, nothing can replace the love of motherland,” he smiled.