Over 1,200 senior residents come together to celebrate sports, arts, and community spirit
New Delhi, 03 April 2025: The 11th edition of Jashn, India’s largest senior citizen sports and cultural festival, concluded with great enthusiasm at Ashiana Shubham. The three-day event, based on the theme “Adding Zindagi to years,” was held from 28th February to 2nd March, bringing together senior residents from Ashiana’s senior living communities, creating an atmosphere of joy, camaraderie, and friendly competition.
This year’s Jashn carried forward the theme of “Breaking the Barrier,” emphasizing that age is no limit to talent, passion, and participation. With over 200 participants and a gathering of more than 1,200 residents from across five senior living communities—Utsav Bhiwadi, Nirmay Bhiwadi, Utsav Jaipur, Shubham Chennai, and Utsav Lavasa—the event proved to be a resounding success.
The festival kicked off with a grand inauguration and the traditional lighting of the lamp ceremony at OSR Lawn, Ashiana Shubham, on 28th February. Over the next two days, participants engaged in a variety of competitions across sports and cultural activities, including walking, badminton, chess, table tennis, carrom, dance, singing, rangoli making, and pencil sketching. The energy and enthusiasm displayed by the seniors underscored the true essence of Jashn.
Reflecting on the event, Mr. Ankur Gupta, JMD, Managing Director, Ashiana Housing Ltd., shared, “Jashn is more than just a festival—it is a testament to the spirit of our senior residents. Their enthusiasm and willingness to embrace new challenges inspire us all. Watching them perform, compete, and enjoy themselves is a rewarding experience, reinforcing our commitment to fostering active and engaging senior living communities.”
The event saw numerous first-time participants stepping out of their comfort zones and discovering new talents. One participant shared, “I performed in front of an audience for the first time, and it was an unforgettable experience.” Another participant, who won in the walking competition, expressed, “Jashn gives us a reason to stay active, and the joy of winning is just the cherry on top.”
Among the key highlights were the Relay Walk, Group Dance, and Cultural Evening, where residents showcased their creativity and passion for the arts. Team Chennai was the overall winner this year. The excitement culminated with the Prize Distribution Ceremony and Trophy Handover, recognizing outstanding performances across various categories.
With Jashn-11 drawing to a close, Ashiana Housing reaffirms its dedication to building a vibrant senior community. Through such initiatives, the company continues to create an environment where seniors can lead an active and fulfilling life.
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