This Saturday 17 September, the Indian community in Luxembourg is organising an India Day on Place d'Armes in Luxembourg city centre between 09:00 and 18:00; Luxembourg's Secretary of State for Culture, Guy Arendt, will officially get the celebrations underway at 11:00 on Place d'Armes in Luxembourg city centre.
Before that, the day will commence at 08:30 with the laying of a garland to the statue of Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi (in Luxembourg City Municipal Park opposite the Luxembourg City Synagogue on Avenue Monterey, before the Avenue du X Septembre - Grand Duchess Charlotte intersection. At 09:00, the Indian Stalls will open for the public on Place d’Armes, with Dhol and Indian Music.
The 11:00 official inauguration will also involve speeches by H.E. Mr Manjeev Singh Puri, Ambassador of India to Belgium, Luxembourg and the European Union, H.E. Mr Ambi Venkataraman, Honorary Consul General of India to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, and Shri Selvaraj Alagumalai, President of Indian Association Luxembourg (IAL).
As part of its 25th anniversary celebration, the Indian Association Luxembourg (IAL), with the support of the Ville de Luxembourg, will use the occasion to showcase the country's creativity, culture and unity. There will be various stalls with traditional costumes, handicrafts, photo exhibition, spices and snacks, henna, music, radio, “Make in India” and “Digital India” initiatives, as well as stands promoting Indian Tourism, Cinema, Performances, Games and more.
The bandstand on Place d’Armes will showcase live classical dance performances from the different regions of India.
PROGRAMME
12:00 Surprise
12.30 Bharatnatyam
13.00 Sufi -Kathak
13.30 Kalbeliya dance(a dance from Rajasthan )
14.00 Punjabi dance
14.30 Lavani(a dance from Maharastra)
15.00 Ghumar(a dance from M.P.)
15.30 Raas - Garba( dance from Gujarat)
16.00 Folk dance from south by kids
16.30 Dandiya by kids
17.00 Dance on Lord Krishna
17.30 Bollywood dance
Indian Association Luxembourg asbl (IAL) is a non-profit making cultural organisation incorporated in 1991; its mission is to enhance awareness of the rich heritage of India to our hosts and fellow communities in Luxembourg through various events celebrating the major festivals of India and music concerts throughout the year. Equally important, IAL strives to provide a platform for social interaction, encouraging understanding and acceptance of other cultures and values.
