Extracts from Shriji’s Diary
Mr. David Tang hosts a dinner at his new London restaurant, China Tang, The Dorchester, Park Lane, London
During his visit to London Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar of Udaipur and Princess Padmaja Kumari Mewar attended a dinner at David Tang's new London restaurant, China Tang at the Dorchester hotel on Monday the 26th June. Amongst the distinguished guests were Dame Vivien Duffield, Miss Petronella Wyatt, Dame Shirley Bassey and Mr. Stephen Fry

An elephants attended by HRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall at Petersham House, Richmond
On Tuesday the 27 June 2006, Shriji and Princess Padmaja attended a charitable event - The Elephant Durbar, at Petersham House, as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. David Tang. This glittering event was held to raise funds specifically to preserve the diminishing number of the Asian elephants.

Shriji with Ms. Isabel Goldsmith at Elephant Durbar

 It was attended by hundreds of distinguished guests, HRH The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall and Her Highness The Rajmata Sahiba Gayatri Devi of Jaipur. The number of wild Asian elephants in the wild is plummeting dramatically. 66% of the losses have occurred in the last 25 years as elephants and people are facing off in a terrifying battle for living space. The Elephant Family is a group of people who have each invested in, or personally look after an Asian elephant and are drawn together by the common belief that societies should treat elephants with the respect; care and admiration that we would wish to extend to a family member.
The Elephant Family is the only charitable organization dedicated to the conservation of Asian elephants.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Rana members from Udaipur

Rajasthan International Convention II 2006
Rajasthan Association of North America (RANA) organised The Rajasthan International Convention II 2006 based on the theme 'Jannani Vikas Upliftment of Women in Rural Rajasthan in the field of Health and Education' co-sponsored by the Government of Rajasthan from July 1st to July 4th 2006 at Huntington Hilton, New York. Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar of Udaipur and Princess Padmaja Kumari of Udaipur attended the Convention. Over 2,000 participants including leading Rajasthanis in the field of business, industries, technology, health and education were present.
On the evening of June 30th, the Jaipur Jewellers Group of New York hosted a dinner and meeting at Hotel Marriot Marquis in Manhattan, New York in the honour of the Honorable Chief Minister, Smt Vasundhara Raje and the Guest of Honour was Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar.
July 1st was the Registration day of RANA. A collection of fine arts, crafts and ornaments of legendry royalties of Rajasthan and other sources of famous Rajasthani craftsmanship were exhibited. On July 2nd, The Convention was inaugurated by The Honorable Chief Minister of Rajasthan Smt. Vasundhara Raje, followed by a cultural program. Convener of the Convention Dr Ajay K. Lodha presented the welcome note. In the morning session, Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar shared his views on 'Atithi Devo Bhava' - Heritage Hospitality. He talked about successful heritage hospitality management and appreciated the initiative taken by all the members of RANA, in putting together this successful event.

Shriji with Mr. Mohan L. Jain and Mrs. Patel at lunch hosted by Rana members from Udaipur at Chicago
 
   
 

 
     
     

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