Media Release
Dubai, Jan 21: The Indian Cultural Centre conducted their annual dance festival in classical and cinematic dance forms at Birla Public School auditorium on January 19.
Chief guest Rajesh Kamble, counsellor at Embassy of India and coordinating officer of ICC inaugurated the function by lighting the lamp. In his message he lauded the efforts of ICC in up keeping and disseminating the social and cultural traditions among the Indian community in Qatar.
ICC president Milan Arun gave the welcome address for the day and general secretary of ICC Juttas Paul conducted the proceedings. Anjan Kumar Ganguly, head of in house activities rendered the vote of thanks and Anupama Sangi Shetty anchored the programme.
A prominent Qatari artist and consultant at Girls Creativity Arts Center Hanadi Al Darwish was guest of honor of the programme. She applauded the efforts of ICC for spreading the traditional art form among the community in Qatar. Jabor Ali Saleh from Qatar University was felicitated during the function. ICC Advisory Council chairman Hassan Chougule also addressed the gathering.
The festival was also attended by dignitaries ICBF president Davis Edukulathur, IBPC head of finance Sujatha Zinzuwadia. Dignitaries were received by ICC vice-president A P Manikantan, joint secretary Shriraj Viajyan, head of counsellor service K S Prasad, head of finance Girish Jain and head of sports Adv Jaffarkhan.
Bharathanatyam and Kuchipudi were performed in various forms. A total of 65 students of the Indian Cultural Centre performed 15 dances which enthralled the audience till the end of the program. The program was attended by more than 500 people. The dances were choreographed by the ICC classical dance teachers. Indian classical dance was choreographed by Metilda Soloman and cinematic dance by Bhavan Naik. Certificates for all students were also given away during the programme by ICC president Milan Arun and dignitaries.
The sponsors of the programme were Methodic Engineers, Grab National Enterprises, Gulf Incon and Technical Supplies Co WLL.
The programme was coordinated by head of in house activities Mr. AnjanKumar Ganguly and Managing Committee Member K S Prasad.