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PWCA Mela Teeyan Teej

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Festivals, pageants, fashion shows, awards, and cultural performances — celebrating Punjabi women and heritage in the DMV community.

Coming Up

Upcoming Events

Mela Teeyan Teej 2026 — FREE Entry (Female Festival)
Festival

Mela Teeyan Teej 2026 — FREE Entry (Female Festival)

Sunday, July 26, 2026
2:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
GN Event Center, 7209 Centreville Rd, Manassas, VA

PWCA's flagship annual festival celebrating the traditional Punjabi festival of Teej — a joyful occasion dedicated to women, marked by open dancing, traditional games, singing, mehndi, and vibrant cultural celebrations. FREE entry for all women. 278 people have already responded — join the community!

Pageant

Punjaban Pageant 2026

Summer 2026
TBA
DMV Area

PWCA's signature annual competition celebrating Punjabi women aged 18 and under. A platform that honors beauty, culture, talent, and community spirit across 6 age categories. Registration is now open!

Cultural

PWCA Giddha Team Performances

Year-Round
Various DMV Venues

Senior and Junior Giddha teams perform throughout the year at community events, preserving the art of Punjabi folk dance across generations. Follow our social media for upcoming performance dates.

Awards

Women Achievement Awards

Annual — Date TBA
DMV Area

PWCA's annual awards ceremony recognizing outstanding Punjabi women in the DMV community for their contributions to culture, business, education, and community service.

Our History

Past Events

A look back at the events and milestones that have shaped PWCA's journey since 2012 — each one a celebration of Punjabi culture, women's empowerment, and community.

Entrepreneur Fashion Show — PWCA & MYTV Fundraiser
Past Event
Fashion Show

Entrepreneur Fashion Show — PWCA & MYTV Fundraiser

Sunday, May 17, 2026
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Aroma Restaurant, Fairfax, VA

A stunning fundraising runway show supporting girl child education and independence. Organized by Moni Gill and emceed by Dr. Nilima Mehra, participants walked the runway alongside international models in an elegant evening of South Asian fashion, entrepreneurship, and community spirit.

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Mela Teeyan Teej — Annual Festival (Past)

2025
DMV Area (DC, Maryland & Virginia)

A vibrant celebration of Punjabi culture and womanhood. The festival featured traditional Giddha performances, mehndi, folk music, cultural stalls, and community gatherings — bringing thousands together to honor the spirit of Teej.

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Punjaban Pageant — Past Edition

2025
DMV Area

PWCA's beloved pageant celebrating Punjabi girls aged 18 and under across 6 age categories. Participants showcased their talent, cultural pride, and poise in a memorable evening of community celebration.

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Women Achievement Awards — Past Ceremony

2024 / 2025
DMV Area

PWCA honored outstanding Punjabi women from the DMV community for their remarkable contributions to culture, business, education, and public service. A night of inspiration, recognition, and community pride.

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PWCA Giddha Performances — Community Events

2024 / 2025
Various DMV Venues

PWCA's Senior and Junior Giddha teams performed at multiple community events throughout the year, keeping the vibrant tradition of Punjabi folk dance alive and passing it on to the next generation.

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