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Diwali on the Square 2008
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Diwali at the National Gallery
Sunday 19 October,
Storytelling, 12–2.30pm
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3pm – 3.45pm |
Come, learn, and join in the Garba, a traditional circular dance with Shama and Friends Live Band
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4.15pm – 4.45pm
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Opening Ceremony with lamp lighting & Diwali songs. |
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4.45pm - 6.45pm |
A celebration of dance in many styles.
Includes Kathak from North India, Oddissi dancers from Orissa, classical Bharata Natyam, contemporary dance and a touch of Bhangra. Performed by Saraswati Academy of Indian Dance, Akademi, Encee Academy of Performing Arts, Apsara Dancers, Mudralaya and Kala - The Arts.
Musical Medleys from Chinmaya Mission and a special live performance of Jay Kumar’s Diwali anthem song. |
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6.45pm – 7.30pm
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Special presentation by Star TV |
7.30pm – 8pm |
Aarti (Traditional prayers and singing with lamps) and finale.
Stage hosted by Club Asia Radio |
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