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The beats of Africa
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The South African National Day was marked by a sterling drumming session and a colourful fashion show
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A worldview The South African National Day was celebrated with pomp and show
It was a National Day celebration with a difference. Instead of solemn speeches or sermons there was high quality entertainment for Indians. As the city was witness to the 14th South African National Day celebration there was a lot of music, includi
ng a drumming session, a fashion show and more.
Drum Café, South Africa’s most powerful drumming club, performed in front of a packed house at the Darbar Hall of Hotel Taj Palace. The group distributed about 100 drums to the public, and within minutes the audience was taught the art of drumming. People who could not get their hand on the drums clapped with the drumbeats. The African beats of the group captured the hearts of the audience. The area was ablaze with sounds of loud drumming. Drum Cafe has in the past performed for the British Royal Family, Sir Nelson Mandela, Bill Clinton and Tony Blair.
Fashion show
The occasion also witnessed a scintillating fashion show by six South African designers and our own Jatin Kocher with top Indian models walking the ramp showcasing South African and Indian outfits. Malcolm Kluk, Nikhemsani NKosi, Kwame Khuzwayo, Sibu Msimang, Lynethe Ganesan and Katherine Montague presented a solid collection made of fabrics like chiffon, georgette, jersey and cotton in such bright colours as turquoise, fuchsia, orange, green, pink and beige with heavy African style jewellery. Sibu Msimang’s jewellery included a steering wheel type big round piece worn around the neck and extra large earrings. The dresses presented were midi, gown, off shoulder with lots of gathers and pleats, with big floral prints in typical African style.
Jatin Kocher himself sporting a black velvet jacket and black trousers, showed nearly everything in black, starting from a self-design sari, black net kurta, black sherwani, black dhoti and black midis and gowns. International Institute of Fashion Design (IIFD) also showcased their designs which were mainly of Rajasthani style, Jodhpuri pants, long cotton frocks and a silken dhoti. The models sported African style braid, resembling a palm tree.
S.M. AAMIR
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