A taste of culture
The UAE offers a perfect example of unity in diversity where
an expatriate gets to know about various cultures, history and traditions.
It was such an occasion for me, being an Indian expatriate
living in Abu Dhabi. The entertainment section of the Indian Social and
Cultural Centre organised a cultural programme to celebrate the new year of
various regional communities in a combined way.
It was a harmonious blend of various festivities like Vishu,
Ugadi, Pohela Boishakh, Bihu, Maha Vishu Sankranti, Varshapirappu, Baisakhi and
Gudi Padwa. It united all residents from East, West, North and South of India
with unique performances related to their region.
It was such a great evening that gave all a chance to
understand that, to whichever part they belong, there is only one derivative
for harmony and that is melodious music and rhythmic performance of dancers.
All the artists deserve credit. The organisers gave an
opportunity for children and adults to understand deeper the unexplored country
they came from. It turned out to be an evening not to forget for a long time.
Ramesh Menon
Gulf Today - Short Take - 19th April 2014
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