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The Indian Consulate in Dubai will celebrate the Festival of Lights with full pomp and show at its Diwali Utsav 2017, to be held at the Amity University grounds in Academic City on October 27.
At a press briefing, Consul General of India, Vipul, said that the event, organised by Friends of India (FOI) events - is part of the India@70 initiative, which will see Indians in the UAE marking India's 70 years of Independence by attending 70 events in various emirates during the next one year.
'Unity in Diversity' is the theme for this year's event and it denotes oneness in variety. This is what India exemplifies with its coexistence of people practicing different religions, speaking different languages and having different cultures.
N Mohan, FOI's CSR activities in-charge, said: "The Unity in Diversity theme will be brought to the fore through different dances from artists from almost all Indian states, who will showcase their talents in the grand finale on October 27, 2017."
. Entry tickets cost - Dh20, Dh50 and Dh100 . Free shuttle service to take visitors from labour accommodations and nearby metro stations . Free entry for up to 1,000 labourers . 7,000 people expected to attend the event, including 3,000 families . 14-15 teams will perform on stage (with 8-12 participants in each team) . Tickets can be bought at the venue, from a few major restaurants and at the Tamil FM office |
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