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The 6th Biennial Convention of the Young Jains Fashion Faux-Pas in which Rina Shah, an of America, hosted at the Westin Santa Clara in executive of an animal friendly footwear Northern California, was more than just a company, provided young Jains with an gathering of almost 800 young Jains across alternative to wearing leather goods. The 2004 North America ranging in age from 14 to 29; it Convention was also honored to have Sadhvi was where numerous young adults came Shilapiji,who led together and prepared to broaden their sessions on Progressive knowledge and develop a deeper understanding Jainism while also of Jainism. Each attendee was provided with addressing hypocrisy in sessions along a focused track following the religion. Samani convention theme through reflection, education Unnata Pragyaji and and application of Jainism in their daily lives Samani Sanmati while also enjoying themselves among the Prajnaji nightly cultural events. The convention contributed their provided an excellent way to blend religion and knowledge in a session culture while also exploring and expanding on entitled Can't we all the theme of the weekend: YJAin? To See, To Just Be Jains? Know, To Realize.
As an added perspective to the convention, The success of the convention was due to the attendees are invited to enjoy cultural events. implementation of many new ideas. For the From the moment they entered the hotel until first time the convention provided an age- evening, they were enthralled with the booths specific track system, where nine different of an Indian Mela. The first evening, attendees tracks were designed with unique topics that were delighted by a Culture and Talent show. address Jainism from various angles. Each track With participants from across the nation, this was composed of a list of topics that related show proved to be back to the track theme. Each theme was a diverse. While some targeted audience of three distinct age groups: showed the mastery of high school, college, and post-college. The traditional Indian various sessions held each day allowed people dance, others chose to 1. to see situations that exist in their everyday showcase their moves life experiences; 2. to know that relevant to a hip-hop beat. aspects of Jain principles that apply to these Vocally talented situations and 3. to realize how to implement individuals sang and these principles in everyday life.
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melody of a talented Young Jains of America is also proud to have violinist. The show had participants and many knowledgeable was a great display of speakers not only from the US and Canada but the variety of people and talent that was present from the United Kingdom, India and Australia. at this year's convention. The cultural festivities It was the speakers who succeeded in providing continued the second evening where the a strong base for this year's convention and attendees were treated to a Garba/Raas. making the track system a success. Each track Dressed in tradition Indian garments, topic was unique with presentations ranging participants arrived to enjoy an evening of from Forgiveness: the Power of Humility music and dance. Armed with dandias, the featuring Dr. Tara Sethia discussing the crowd ignited the dance floor while keeping up importance of forgiveness over obstinacy to with the escalating pace of the band. To bring a
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