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planning your time
at the Convention...
DUE TO THIS YEAR'S GROUND BREAKING CAMPUS-LIKE FACILITY STRUCTURE:
- To optimize your convention experience, we recommend that you spend at least half of your day in one location complex), to minimize inter-site traffic. - We also recommend that you plan your inter-section break wisely, especially if you plan to take the bus to another location. - Best efforts have been made to schedule sessions which are in the same language in the same location to maximize your
listening experience and minimize inter-site traffic. - Best efforts have been made to schedule sessions which cater to different groups of participants (ie. Youth, JNF, and JAINA) in the same location to maximize your listening experience and minimize traffic.
Be sure to enjoy our Daily Exhibits which include: - The Samosaran Rangoli Display, truly a rare treat, created by The Kenya Group will be on display in the Sheraton Hotel,
Edison D Room on Thursday, 9am-5pm, Friday & Saturday 9am-5:30p, and Sunday. - The Ashtapad Exhibit, a ground-breaking model of Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth carved out of crystal stones and Tirthankar
Idols carved out of gemstones also in the Sheraton Hotel, Atrium Ball Room on Thursday, 9am-5pm, Friday & Saturday 9am- 5:30pm, and Sunday.
DAY-1: THURSDAY JULY 5, 2007
Arrive early at the convention site and check in for the convention. Relax and enjoy day sessions, social programs, and enjoy your free time with family and friends.
12:00pm: Arrival and check-in. Relax, meet old friends, reunite with family, and be sure to enjoy the day exhibits at the Sheraton! 1:30pm-6:00pm: General JAINA, Youth, and JNF participants can enjoy programs specifically designed for their tastes. 4:00pm to 6:00pm: Convention kick-off and blessing ceremony by religious leaders featuring opening speeches and blessings by the numerous scholars, sadhus, and sadhvies attending the convention. 2:00pm to 8:00pm: Enjoy the celebration atmosphere and learn about all of the JAIN happenings and services offered by the various groups at our vendor tables. 1:30pm to 6:00pm: Youth enjoy a movie matinee from and a meet and greet from 1:30p to 6:00p to get ready for a gala Raas-Garba evening 3:00pm to 9:00pm: Enjoy the light moments of "Hasya Chintamani" with hilarious stand-up comedy and the popular play "Aham Na Odkar". 9:00pm to 11:30pm: Enjoy the spiritual journey of "Apurva Aavsar", a story of the Mahatma behind the Mahatma, the spiritual mentor of Gandhiji: Shrimad Rajchandra. 9:15pm to 12:00am: The Youth will enjoy a stand-up comedy session followed by Raas Leela are in store for everyone featuring live music and a special guest performance. 9:15pm to 2:00am: JNF participants will enjoy a fun-filled musical evening with a Bollywood and Open MIC Night event.
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