CIA Qatar celebrates I-Day of India with patriotic zeal

Tribune News NetworkDohaTo celebrate the 75th Independence Day of India, the Central Indian Association Qatar (CIA Qatar) held a grand cultural show in Doha, where women, in glittering jewellery and colourful clothes, represented the traditions and cultures of various Indian states.Several dancers and singers performed at the event making it a memorable occasion, as the audience cheered the performers all through the show.The programme started with the rendition of the national anthems of Qatar and India. The chief guest for the evening, Saeed Al Sowaidi, praised the good relations between India and Qatar and applauded the work done by Indians for the development of Qatar. Many individuals were felicitated by the CIA for their work, such as doctors, nurses, teachers, army men and those rendering services in the sports sector.Speaking at the event, President of CIA Qatar Jai Prakash Singh said, "We are proudly celebrating this occasion in Qatar in the presence of many patriotic people. It is everyone’s responsibility to safeguard our Independence.” Vice President of CIA Qatar Syed Rafi described ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ as the elixir of life conceived during the struggle for independence. "The motivation we received from the freedom fighters of the past is catalyst for fresh ideas and commitment.”Mohinder Bhardwaj, general secretary of the group, said, "It’s a festival to promote global peace, security and development.”The programmes were beautifully conceptualised and choreographed by Radhika Sai and Choodamani and coordinated by Vandana Raj, cultural secretary of the CIA Qatar. The host of the evening was Aafrin Khan. Singers from Doha Music Lovers, namely Jawed Bajwa, Mohinder Jalandhary, Divya Gopi, Pooja, Venkappa, Madhu Vanteru, Sara Ali Khan, Basit Pathan, Arun Lakshmanan, Aslam, Rejin and Sonu Sahota, mesmerized the crowd. The other committee members who coordinated the event were, Ashok Raj, Jogesh Dewan, Diamond Singh, Junaid Shaikh and Clayton.