{"id":4433,"date":"2024-06-24T01:43:18","date_gmt":"2024-06-24T05:43:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/akkaonline.org\/2024\/?page_id=4433"},"modified":"2024-08-01T14:49:43","modified_gmt":"2024-08-01T18:49:43","slug":"akka-matrimony-and-singles-meet","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/akkaonline.org\/2024\/akka-matrimony-and-singles-meet\/","title":{"rendered":"AKKA Matrimony and Singles Meet"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1518762801031{margin-top: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;4772&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221;]<div class=\"themeum-title  committee-titlebg\" style=\"text-align:center;\"><h3 class=\"style-title\" style=\"padding:4px 0px 4px 0px;font-size:18px;line-height: normal;color:#ffffff;\">Find Your Spark at the World Kannada Conference!<\/h3><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1722538179682{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<strong>Are you looking for friendship or a life partner within the Kannada Community?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Join the Matchmaking Events for Young Adults &amp; Professionals designed to help you connect with amazing singles who share your background and interest in marriage.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>3 Days of Fun, Community, Connection, and Meaningful Conversations.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dates:<\/strong> August 30 \u2013 September 1, 2024<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Richmond Convention Center, Richmond, VA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here&#8217;s what awaits you:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Day 1: Ignite the Connection!<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Participate in engaging <\/span><b>Meet and Greet events<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with fun icebreakers. This is the kickoff to an enjoyable start to the weekend.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Day 2: Meet Your Match!<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Parents \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Are you interested in meeting other parents seeking to identify a possible match for their child? Then please join us for a <\/span><b>Meet &amp; Greet<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with other parents who wish to share information about their family and explore possible connections. Information from the Matrimony registration forms will be provided.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Singles<\/b> &#8211; Join us for an exhilarating session where sparks fly, laughter echoes, and connections ignite! Our \u201c<b>Connections Quest<\/b>\u201d is designed to break the ice, foster camaraderie, and create lasting bonds. In the evening, join the exclusive <b>Singles Social<\/b> at <b>The Park<\/b>&#8211; a relaxed environment where you can play games, mingle and connect with potential partners. (<i>Please note that the Social Event will be off site from the convention center, and you should plan for more comfortable evening wear.)<\/i> Shuttle transportation will be provided from the Convention Center to The Park and back.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Day 3: Cultivate Lasting Love!<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Attend insightful <\/span><b>panel discussions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parents will gain valuable advice from parents whose children have married outside the Kannada community in the <\/span><b>&#8221; Balancing Tradition with Choice: Managing Expectations, Open Communication, and Supporting Your Child&#8217;s Journey to Finding Love<\/b> <b>&#8220;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> session.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><b>Speakers include<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Dr. Ashok Kumar, Mrs. Latha Kumar, Mrs. Nalini Premkumar, Mrs. Veda Shekar, and Ms. Hima Bindu<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Young adults can participate in a panel discussion on <\/span><b>&#8220;Navigating Relationships &amp; Marriage: How to Have Effective Discussions with Parents, Find Compatibility, and Balance Individual Choice with Cultural Expectations&#8221;<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\">Speakers include Ms. Mala Kumar <a href=\"https:\/\/malakumar.com\/writing\/what-it-meant-to-survive\/\">What it Meant to Survive \u2013 Mala Kumar<\/a>, Krishna Ravindra, Suraj Nataraj, Aiswariya Shekara, and Poorvi ShobaVenugopal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Don&#8217;t miss this opportunity to find your perfect match!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participants in the Matrimony sessions get 6 months free Premium Membership with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gofordesi.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GoForDesi.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions, contact the Matrimony Subcommittee at: <a href=\"mailto:Akkamatrimonial@gmail.com\">Akkamatrimonial@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Register Now To Participate in the Matrimony Programs!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221;]<div class=\"themeum-button \" style=\"display: inline; text-align:center;display:block;\"><a data-hover-color=\"#ffffff\" data-hover-bg-color=\"#4da553\"  class=\"thm-color themeum_button_shortcode\" style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:14px;color:#ffffff;background:#27a530;border-radius:3px;font-weight:500;margin:0 0 0 0;padding:15px 32px 15px 32px;display:inline-block\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/ssFBZKjnWNSDyocF6\" target=\"_blank\">SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY<\/a><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1525077734046{margin-top: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1519038171014{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;allowed-program-duration&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1518762801031{margin-top: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;4772&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1722538179682{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;]Are you looking for friendship or a life partner within the Kannada Community? 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