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Incredible India was on display at Purana Quila the other day
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I am proud to say that India is an Imax Renuka Chowdhury
IT WAS an evening to remember at Purana Quila grounds where diplomats, ministers, and the media all gathered to celebrate the cultural and culinary experience of Incredible India. On display at the entrance and the passageway leading to the fort were arts and crafts of the country adding colour to the ambience. The evening witnessed some incredible performing arts by dancers and folk artistes that in a way reflected their undaunted faith in the good and struggle against calamities. The cultural programme, organised by the Ministry of Tourism, had the audience mesmerised.
Among others, the dances included Prologue, a collage of fire dances from different States and the Desert Symphony from Rajasthan. Western Rajasthan is famous for sand dunes and the rich melody of folk music. The tribal dance Kalbelia, accompanied by the rhythmic beat of the duff and the plaintive notes of the been, was performed by the Kalbelia women.
Kathak from North India, Kathakali from Kerala, Kacchi Ghodi (Dummy Horse) from Rajasthan, Pulivesham from Andhra Pradesh, Mohiniattam from Kerala, Raas from Gujarat, Kalaripayattu, a unique martial art from Kerala, Odissi, the classical dance from Orissa, Bhangra from Punjab, Dhol Dholak Cholam from Manipur, Siddi Dhamal from Gujarat and Meibul Thangta from Manipur were some of the other dances performed.After the cultural extravaganza, which gave glimpses of India to foreigners and Indians alike, there was a lavish spread of 150 dishes from across the country.
Renuka Chowdhury, Minister of State for Tourism, likened India's culture to a kaleidoscopic film when she remarked, "I am proud to say that India is an Imax. It's larger than life, and that is why we are incredible." She added, "I am planning to speak to the high command to organise such kind events and a Night Bazaar at Purana Quila to add charm to the place."
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