Qatar: ICC presents Sitar & Bharatanatyam show by renowned artistes from India

By Jerald D’Souza
Bellevision Media Network

Doha/Qatar, 26 Apr 2018: Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) under the aegis of Embassy of India hosted powerful performance by 2 eminent artistes from India Subrata De, Sitar artist and Vidhushi Veena C Seshadri, a Bharatanatyam dancer; both artists are empanelled artistes of Indian Center for Cultural Relations, government of India (ICCR) and graded artistes of Doordarshan and All India Radio. They performed Sitar and Bharatanatyam for the community members at ICC Ashoka Hall on Tuesday, April 24. Tabla Master Santosh Kulkarni from Skill development Center accompanied and performed together with the Sitar Maestro Subrata De.

 

 

The program started by welcome address and felicitation of the artists by ICC general secretary and acting president Juttas Paul, who applauded artistes for their commitment to spread the art form among the expatriate community in Qatar. He also said that it is ICC’s objective to promote Indian culture and rich traditions among the expatriate and local community in Qatar.

 

ICC head of cultural activities Vishal Mehta introduced the artistes and ICC head of finance Girish Jain compered the programme. Head of membership and counselor services K S Prasad proposed the vote of thanks. Both artistes appreciated and thanked ICC for providing such a platform for them to perform. The performance was well received and appreciated by community members.