Ludhiana, July 26
International friendship across borders, building new relationships and
strengthening international networking amongst sports and cultural bodies of
the world and highlighting sports to promote dialogue between cultures were
the highlights of the “Danish festival of sports and culture,” held at
Hadershev, Denmark, recently.
The Punjab Cultural Promotion Council (PCPC), led by its honorary
director, Mr Davinder Singh Chhina, attended the event.
Accompanied by 12 students of Baba Farid Public Senior Secondary School,
Bathinda, Mr Amitoz, Dhaliwal, Mr Pavittar Singh Brar, Mr Ashnavdeep Grewal,
Ms Preetjot Kaur, Ms Amritpal Kaur, Ms Navjot Kaur, Ms Navdeep Kaur, Mr
Amandeep Singh Sidhu, Ms Kinderbir Kaur, Ms Navprit Tiwari, Mr Jagwinderpal
Singh Sandhu, School’s director-principal Mr Gurmeet Singh Dhaliwal, Ms
Paramjit Kaur Dhaliwal and Nankana Sahib Public Senior Secondary School and
Ms Jasneet Kaur Chhina; PCPC choreographer Mr Rajpal Singh Raju (Ludhiana),
the 17-member strong troupe from Punjab, gave performances of Punjab’s folk
dances at Haderslav’s Sports Centre at Hadersev’s Stadium and impressed the
international gathering.
The PCPC team also attracted international tourists and audience in the
world famous Tivoli gardens of Copenhagen.
Danish festival is considered as the world’s biggest festival comprising
sports and cultural activities, including gymnastics, swimming, basketball,
biking, shooting, roller skating, music, aerobics and folk dances. The PCPC
troupe was the only contingent from India, and by its performance, brought
laurels to the state of Punjab. World-class entertainment shows by Danish
parachutes, Danish gymnasts, Harbour Show, and fireworks display also
impressed the Punjab’s students a lot.
