THE National Library and Information System Authority (Nalis), in collaboration with the Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Cultural Co-operation (MGICC), hosted an Indian Arrival Day cultural show at the Nalis Amphitheatre, Port of Spain, on May 24.
[caption id="attachment_1086536" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Angani Singh, Chandra Gosine and Shivani Tewari were among many who attended the Indian Arrival Day cultural show at the Nalis Amphitheatre in Port of Spain on May 24. - Angelo Marcelle[/caption]
The event showcased the rich cultural heritage and traditions of India "which has influenced the very fabric of Trinidad and Tobago’s rich and diverse culture."
[caption id="attachment_1086537" align="alignnone" width="782"] Reshma Rajeev, dance teacher at the Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Cultural Co-Operation performs an invocatory bharatanatyam dance at the Indian Arrival Day cultural show. - Angelo Marcelle[/caption]
The audience was treated to old Bollywood songs, performed by Dr Kamla Dhyani; a classical Bharatanatyam recital by Mrs Reshma Rajeev and folk dances by members of the Nritya Sangam Dance Company.
[caption id="attachment_1086538" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Dana Seepersad of the Nritya Sanam Dance Company performed an Indian folk dance during the Indian Arrival Day cultural show at the Nalis Amphitheatre on May 24. - Angelo Marcelle[/caption]
High Commissioner of India Dr Pradeep Rajpurohit and chairman of the board at Nalis Neil Parsanlal were also in attendance.
[caption id="attachment_1086539" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Angani Singh, Chandra Gosine, Sudha Tewari and Shivani Tewari wore their finest Indian wear at the cultural show. - Angelo Marcelle[/caption]
Indian Arrival Day will be celebrated on May 30.
[caption id="attachment_1086540" align="alignnone" width="1024"] The audience looks on at the performances. - Angelo Marcelle[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_1086541" align="alignnone" width="905"] Felicity Lewis and Jael Maharaj were all smiles at the cultural show on May 24. - Angelo Marcelle[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_1086542" align="alignnone" width="853"] Indian High Commissioner Dr Pradeep Singh Rajpurohit spoke at the event. - Angelo Marcelle[/caption]
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