“The Network of South Asian Professionals Boston, in association with Generation Desi, held their first Boston Harbor cruise on Friday July 23rd. While the weather that day was absolutely terrible, Mother Nature did not disappoint us that evening. Attendees were able to enjoy the clear and starry night with a light balmy breeze, a night perfect for a sail around the harbor. The cruise was attended by over 250 people, both members and non-members of NetSAP Boston who came out in droves to mix and mingle with other South Asian professionals.

People decked out in their best anxiously began lining up to board the boat well before 10 pm. The boat left Boston Harbor shortly after 11 pm from Rowes Wharf and returned a little after 2 am, much to the chagrin of many of the guests. The one-of-a- kind Desi cruise party had something for everyone - while some chose to enjoy their time mingling and admiring Boston Harbor and the city skyline from the outdoor decks, others decided to dance the night away to Desi and international tunes on the two dance floors. The highlights of the cruise were the live DJ and Dholi that kept the dancers in high spirits while spinning Bhangra and Bollywood tracks. It was obvious that the allure of a Desi cruise had attracted a diverse and interesting mix of new and old faces. When the boat docked for the night, everyone was left wanting more. The event was a great success, getting rave reviews with many saying they would return for such an event in the future.

One of the most prominent organizations in New-England, The Network of South Asian Professionals - Boston (NetSAP-Boston) is a professional, non-profit organization dedicated to serving the professional, political, cultural and civic needs of the Indian and South Asian community in Greater Boston area.   A chapter of the Network of Indian Professionals (NetIP-North America) and founded in 1995, NetSAP-Boston reaches out to a network of over 3000 professionals in the New-England region and over 40,000 professionals in US and Canada through 22 other chapters.For more information on NetSAP Boston, please visit www.netsapboston.org.

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