An enchanting evening of Indian cultural showcase
IT WAS an evening highlighting Indian finery. From the costumes to the rendition of dance and music, Philip Sherlock Centre for the Creative Arts came alive to the beats of the land of mysticism, holy Ganges and, of course, Bollywood.
The Indian Cultural Society in Jamaica-organised cultural event, ‘Ye Shaam Mastani’ (This Is A Beautiful Evening), resonated beauty and the talent of the land, filled with performances by the local and international artistes, who performed to a capacity audience.
It was a confluence of the cultures and genres, while singer Rakesh Raj, who came from New Jersey, set the tempo with classic oldies and the contemporary Bollywood tracks; dancers, who consisted of Indian and Jamaican students of all ages from four local dance groups – Mudra Art Group, Natyanjali Dance Group, Anjali School of Indian dance and the duo of Biersay sisters, enthralled with Natyanjali dance group on stage, performing a dance choreographed by Sangeetha Dayanand. their coordinated, gracious and This show is an annual event well choreographed movements. of Indian Cultural Society in
The event was held under the Jamaica, a non-profit and charity distinguished patronage of organisation, which has been Indian High Commissioner, involved in promoting cultural, Sevala Naik, proceeds from social and educational interaction which have been earmarked to and understanding in support a local charity. Jamaica for over 35 years.