Pao Review (spectator)

[RsKderpu]

Show: we got to the show a bit early, hung out with a few teams until the show actually started. Actual showed started right around 7. Show filled up quick, like always, show was packed. The show itself went off without a hitch. Each bhangra/non-bhangra act followed each other seamlessly one after the other. I would say, however, too many non-bhangra acts for my taste. Sound system was definitely legit though and lighting wasn't bad either. PSA: drink the "Indian Drink" at your own risk.

Afterparty: Pretty decent location and great job booking those bouncers, guys were really chill and helpful. Seriously first after party that I've been to in a long time that wasn't flop or shutdown early. Speakers going flop was a let down though, but It was only for a bit. The after party was a bit more exclusive than others, but it def helped to keep everything in check. Also to the guy from FAUJ that pushed my boy, you lost that battle. Eat shit. Lastly after-after party....enough said. P.S. shout out to Ram, Sid and the rest of FCB. It was great hanging with you guys. Kudos to pao committee! Seriously one of the best ran comp/exhibitions in the circuit.

 

[Cherag]

Also to the guy from FAUJ that pushed my boy, you lost that battle. Eat shit.

Real cute lol teach your boy how to keep his hands off of someone, if he wants to "battle". If he couldn't handle it he shouldn't have stepped plain and simple. it's bhangra at an after-party lol, relax. And ya if he wants the Win, he can have it, but his sense of balance was pretty atrocious 8)

 

[J-Skeet]

Also to the guy from FAUJ that pushed my boy, you lost that battle. Eat shit.

Real cute lol teach your boy how to keep his hands off of someone, if he wants to "battle". If he couldn't handle it he shouldn't have stepped plain and simple. it's bhangra at an after-party lol, relax. And ya if he wants the Win, he can have it, but his sense of balance was pretty atrocious 8)

It's all good billo. I got pushed in mid-air, but I'm not joking when I say that I got back up and tried to ask the guy to come back and finish the "battle". Too bad that guy ran out the door before I could even see who it was. Anyway, I'll decline that win and take a re-match any day 8).

 

[Cherag]

Lol no one ran out the door, if anything whoever was pushed in midair, was escorted out... Whatever, raat gayi baat gayi, good luck to you and your boys' future after party endeavors peace.

 

[J-Skeet]

Lol no one ran out the door, if anything whoever was pushed in midair, was escorted out... Whatever, raat gayi baat gayi, good luck to you and your boys' future after party endeavors peace.

Hanji hanji. I was there the entire night, but thanks and much appreciated

 

[MaviKehal]

I think Cherag did a 720 spinning betake lmao that was DOPE. Anyways shoutout to Pao Committee for a great show had alot of fun!

 

[Sue Sylvester]

It's all good billo. I got pushed in mid-air,

When life hands you lemons, do a barrel roll.

 

[sandeep3]

Sade dil nu bethera dukh lageya, sade dil nu!


Props to Cornell, had a lot of fun.

 

[DamanSingh]

Pao Bhangra was a great time. I had never ventured up to Ithaca for the show before, but I'm glad I made it out this time. Props to First Class Bhangra, Yale, AEG and Tufts for great performances. Given the non-competitive nature of the show, I was expecting some teams to incorporate a few more gimmicks here and there, but regardless, the performances were great. Cornell killed it at the end! I also enjoyed the performance by Yamatai, Cornell's Japanese drumming group. It was a nice break from all the dancing The after-party was wicked. Great DJ, great atmosphere, and just a great time.


Congrats to Anik, Kartik, and the rest of the Pao Committee and Cornell Bhangra team for organizing a great show. And props to Kartik on doing a sick job as one of the MCs.


Looking forward to Pao Bhangra XIII 8)

 

[RsKderpu]

I think Cherag did a 720 spinning betake lmao that was DOPE.

I'll give him props cuz that shit was sick!

 

[mithu]

Review as a spectator
Show:
We showed up in Ithica around 2-3pm on Saturday. Our first problem was getting a hotel, this wasnt anyone's fault. But bit of advice for anyone going to Pao Bhangra next year, BOOK HOTEL IN ADVANCE! We were lucky enough to get a room at Best Western (Huge shout out to Sid and the lady at the front desk at the Comfort Inn for tell us to check with them).


We showed up to Barton Hall around 5pm to pick up our tickets. After we got ticket we just hung out with FCB, and met up with few other people. Around 7 is when the show starts. At first it looked like half the place was filled, but after a couple minutes it was packed.


The show itself went on without a hitch. I loved the Olympic march/intro that was done. The show flowed flowed very well, and went off with out a hitch. The intermission was a great little break for everyone. My only complaint is that there should be one or two more teams should perform, but other than that it was a lot of fun watch everyone perform.


Every team brought it to the stage. Tuft and Yale really surprised me with their sets. Tuft's daang + streamer gimmick was crazy!!


After Party:
It was amazing. The venue, the music, the sound system, and the 5 drink limit was a smart idea (some might not think so). It was a bummer that the speaker stopped working, but they got it back up and running in no time. I had a blast dancing with everyone. Shoutouts to AEG, FCB, and anyone else im forgetting that danced with us. (Sandeep I'll explain one of these on how I got this tall, it's a trade secret. haha). Over all the after party was a huge success. I've been to a couple other shows and after parties, and let me tell you this: Pao Bhangra was the best one out of the ones I've been to. The after party was somewhat exclusive (not sure if this was true), and I think that's made it such a success. As for the small altercation: Not really sure what happened but I was sorta disappointed in the way the whole "battle" ended. It was great seeing it haha. (As for the bouncers, they did an amazing job of settling the situation). Chalo koi gal ni, maybe next time. Other than that, it was








Huge shoutout to Ram, Sid, and FCB gang for letting us hang with them backstage. It was great chilling with you guys.




Cant wait for next years Pao!

 

[Armaan Kapoor]

The after party was somewhat exclusive (not sure if this was true), and I think that's made it such a success.

Yes sir . We want to keep it exclusive so that we personally know nearly everyone who is attending; we had a list and put a cap on tickets to reduce the risk of a noise violation. We also think it's the best way for our teams to interact and mingle and have the most fun.