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Cultural Performance Marks Indo-Arab Festival Opening
ABU DHABI - The third edition of the week-long Indo-Arab Cultural Festival was inaugurated at the Kerala Social Centre (KSC) on Thursday in Abu Dhabi. A large number of Indians gathered at the KSC as children presented a colourful dance performance.
- PUBLISHED: Mon 2 Mar 2009, 2:02 AM UPDATED: Tue 3 Sept 2024, 2:57 PM
A troupe presents a classical Indian dance performance during the opening of the Festival. This was followed by a variety of cultural and artistic performances, film shows, seminars, interactive sessions and literary events like poetry night and short story night .
Ahmed Shabeeb Al Dhaheri, Deputy Speaker of National Federal Council said the cultural festival really shows a strong bond between Arab countries and India.
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Member of the Indian Parliament, D. Raja, who was present at the opening ceremony, said, “I appreciate the UAE government which allows the migration of the Indian workforce here. The workforce is contributing to the development of both nations.”
K.B. Murali, honorary president of the KSC said, “We strongly believe that such events truly bolster the ties between the people of both countries as interaction and cultural exchanges arethe key to boost relationship. Our ties with the Arab region are 1,000 years old.”
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