History

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As we look forward to the sixth installment of GarbaFest, we would like to give you the opportunity to look into the past of the GarbaFest competition. Each and every GarbaFest event was carried out with grand success and has been undeniably better than the previous year. All that is possible through our supporters, sponsors, volunteers, and of course, the participating teams! Please take a glimpse at our past competitions where you will find information about the past winners and also have to opportunity to purchase the competition DVDs!
GarbaFest Paanch February 21st, 2009 John Hancock Hall Boston, MA View Mixer Photos View Competition Photo	The second year after Boston University India Club [BUIC] took over complete management of GarbaFest proved to be an even bigger hit! Teams from Florida, Indiana, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Massachusetts, Ohio, Virginia, and Washington D.C were featured. Exhibition acts included BU Fatakadas, the nations top raas team of 2008, Jalwa, BU's fusion team, and BU Bhangra!
GarbaFest 2007 December 1st, 2007 John Hancock Hall Boston, MA View Mixer Photos View Competition Photos BUY DVD!	This was the first year that Boston University India Club [BUIC] took over complete management of GarbaFest. Even with new management, the event was a great success by bringing in teams from Georgia, New York, Maryland, Massachusetts, and New Jersey. Exhibition acts included Jalwa, BU's hottest fusion team, Suno, BU's amazing A Capella group, and Dheem, BU's classical dance group!
GarbaFest 2006 December 2nd, 2006 John Hancock Hall Boston, MA View Mixer Photos View Competition Photos	After an unfortunate gap in the year 2005, Boston Indian Students Association [BISA] partnered with Boston University India Club [BUIC] in order to bring back one of Boston's most highlighted events: GarbaFest - Brace Yourselves, Bostons Back! The return of GarbaFest was welcomed widely in the Boston community. This was the year the schools from Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Maryland, and Georgia participated. The exhibition teams consisted of Jalwa, BU's fusion team, and Vibes, BU's hip-hop fusion dance team.
GarbaFest 2004 December 4th, 2004 John Hancock Hall Boston, MA View Competition Photos	The second GarbaFest competition, hosted by Boston Indian Students Association [BISA] was a great success; again held at the great John Hancock Hall in downtown Boston.
GarbaFest 2003 December 6th, 2003 John Hancock Hall Boston, MA View Competition Photos	This was the debut GarbaFest competition which was presented by Boston Indian Students Association [BISA]. GarbaFest is known as one of the oldest intercollegiate garba/raas competitions held in the United States.