A musical revue - Rangeelo Rajasthan, presented by Dhwani will showcase the glory of Rajasthan with folk dancers and traditional folk music with a touch of Bollywood.

Mouth-watering vegetarian cuisine prepared by authentic ingredients will be provided on all the days prepared by chefs specially flown in from Rajasthan, the organisers said.

Federation of Tamil sangams of North America (FeTNA) is holding its annual convention from July 3 to July 6 at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Missouri.

Highlights include Tamil American Pioneer awards, special sessions for Tamil Young Professionals, Continued Medical Education (CME) and entrepreneurs. There will also be a Kalanthuraiyadal/literary meeting Sunday.

In a message of greetings and best wishes to FeTNA members, former president of India APJ Abdul Kalam said: "I am sure the growth of Tamil language depends on how much it is used in the way of life and also on the job we do.

"I am sure the FeTNA as an umbrella organization of Tamil Sangams representing half a million members will strive towards that goal," he said.

The North America Bengali Conference (NABC) is holding its annual event in Orlando, Florida from July 4 to 6 with the theme of "Banglar Roop o Roopkatha - The Canvas of Bengal".

The Federation of Kerala Associations in North America (FOKANA) is holding its 16th annual convention from July 4 to 6 in Rosemont, Illinois, northwest of Chicago.