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A large gathering of Indian community attended a grand cultural programme organised by the Indian Cultural Centre yesterday at Doha Cinema to celebrate the 63rd Republic Day of their country.
Children from eight Indian schools, two teams of ICC dance students and performers from 10 affiliated organisations presented a variety of patriotic, semi-classical, fusion and folk dances and skits.
The chief guest of the evening, Indian ambassador Deepa Gopalan Wadhwa urged the community members to keep flag of India flying high.
Highlighting the diverse cultural and religious elements that form the tapestry of India, she stated that this inclusiveness would not have been possible without the Constitution which came into force on 26 January 1950.
“Parents should teach their children about the founding fathers and freedom fighters of India and what our country stands for,” the envoy reminded.
Every Indian has the right to express his or her opinion and the democratic system is supported by the institutions of judiciary and media.
“When you watch on TV the discourses on various developments taking place back home you should tell your children that these are symbols of India’s strength,” Wadhwa said referring to the controversial issues that have become news headlines of late.
The ambassador maintained that such ‘checks and balances’ are needed to ensure India’s growth and exhorted community members not to be cynical regarding the state of affairs in their homeland.
“Have faith in India,” encouraged the diplomat who also released a souvenir to mark the occasion.
The event’s main sponsor IBQ’s administration and facilities head Chandramohan Pillai assured continuous support for the Indian community activities.
Indian embassy’s deputy chief of mission and ICC’s chief co-ordinating officer Sanjiv Kohli and advisory council chairman Hassan Chougule were also present on the dais.
ICC president K M Varghese welcomed the gathering and educational activities head Mantha Srinivas proposed a vote of thanks. General secretary Tarun Basu compered.
The cultural performances focused on the myriad facets of the Indian Republic and the common thread of unity that binds together a nation of immense diversity.
Millennium Kids, ICC dance students, Al Khor International School – Indian Stream, Doha Modern Indian School, Sanskriti, Bhavan’s Public School, Thirumuttam, Indian Women’s Association, Birla Public School, Karnataka Sangha, Ideal Indian School, Bhavan’s Cultural Centre, MES Indian School, DPS-Modern Indian School, Utkalika, Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre, Idea Qatar, Shantiniketan Indian School, and Maharashtra Mandal presented cultural items. Amit and Nidhi compered the cultural programme.

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Indian expats mark Republic Day with mega cultural event