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Polish artists perform in Punjab Multicultural Festival

 

Ludhiana, 7 November 2008

International Folk Artists and students of various universities of Poland and Punjabi folk artists put up a spectacular display of their respective folk dances in the Punjab Multicultural Festival organized by Punjab Cultural Promotion Council and hosted by Ramgarhia Girls College here this afternoon.

 

            15 Polish Folk Artists led by Mr. Henryk are on the Four day tour of Punjab these days.  Counsellor Mr. Artur P. Lompart, the Senior Official and Head of the Division of Culture and Education in the Embassy of Poland at New Delhi, also joined today’s International event as Guest of Honour.

 

            Talking to the media Mr. Lompart said, “Punjab has special place in hearts of Polish community.  We are here in Punjab to strengthen friendship between peoples of both the Nations our relation with Punjabi Community and sharing traditions, cultures and International friendship. Punjab Multicultural Festival is a incredible event allowing us to exchange common customs and traditions and it shows also that inter-cultural dialogues are the best modes to deliver the message of love, peace, joy and multiculturism.

 

            Directed by PCPC Director, Mr. Davinder Singh Chhina, the Punjab Multicultural Festival was a showcase of multucultures including the exotic display of Sikh martial Arts – Gatka by Punjabi Varsity Students, Tabla Vadan by Table Meastro – Mr. Deepinder Singh Mohalli, Semi-classical Indian Folk Dance by students of Ramgarhia Girls College and scintillating Bhangra by PCPC Folk Artists and Polish Folk Dances by Polish Folk Artists.

 

            The Polish Group attired in colourful, traditional Polska costumes ignited the souls of the audience present by putting up dances from various regions of Poland including Dances from Beskidy mountains, Krakowe dance from Krakow, Silesian Dances and Polonaise folk dances.

 

            Polish Dancers and students, have come from University of Life Sciences, University of Environment, The Agricultural University and other Universities of Poland.  They were accompanied by their photographer, Mr. Jack from Poland.  Polish Dancers impressed each and everyone when they performed Bhangra actions with PCPC artists on the stage expressing solidarity with Punjabi Folklore.  The multicultural Bhangra was the star attraction for the audience.

 

            Polish Artists exchanged folkloric souvenirs with PCPC Director, Davinder Singh Chhina, College Committee Chairman Mr. Ranjodh Singh, Prof. Balvinderpal Singh; Principal (Retd.) G.S. Brara and others.

 

            Paintigs of Eminent Artist Satnam Singh Moga, commemorating 300 years of Gurta-Gaddi Diwas were also released on this occasion.  Dr. Anurag Singh presented a set of Sikh history books to Mr. Lomparte.  Polish Artists were honour with photos of Sahibzadas and other souvenirs by the organsers.  Virasat Awards were distributed to Dr. Anurag Singh, Mr. Ranjodh Singh, S. Daljit Singh Grewal (Hockey), Bibi Sukhwinder Kaur Khalsa, Eminent Artist Mr. Satnam Singh Moga and International Bhangra Starts from Canada, Mr. Raminder Singh Gill and Mr. Pardeep Singh Gill, by the PCPC.

 

            Principal Jasbir Kaur welcomed the Polish Artists.  Mr. Ranjodh Singh also honoured Polish Artists.  Mr. R.S. Sohal and Dr. Sarabjeet Kaur Sohal, Mr. Karanbir Singh Chhina were honoured with Award of Honour on this occasion by the organizers and Punjabi Folk Awards were also presented to the various folk personalities.  Among those present on the occasion were Mr. Channy Sandhu, Mr. Jaspreet Mohan Singh, Lecturer Surjit Singh Hambran, Ropan Bajwa, Mr. Vikram Thakur and others were present on this occasion.



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