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Dance and music as expatriates celebrate Indian independence
Indians from all walks of life yesterday celebrated the 60th Independence Day.
- By Sunita Menon and Binsal Abdul Kader Staff Reporters
- Published: 23:36 August 15, 2007
Abu Dhabi/Dubai: Indians from all walks of life yesterday celebrated the 60th Independence Day.
In Dubai, more than 2,000 people attended the flag hoisting ceremony, and later participated in a cultural programme put up by pupils of the Indian High School and the Indian Community Welfare Committee at the Indian High School, Dubai.
Venu Rajamony, Indian consul general who read out the address by Indian President Pratibha Patil, appreciated the work by volunteers in assisting hundreds of amnesty seekers in getting their documents in order.
Similar activities were also held at the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi where Talmiz Ahmad, Indian Ambassador, hoisted the national flag.
Dedication
He said the dedication of the entire Indian community in helping the needy amnesty seekers in the UAE has made Independence Day celebrations more worthy as it reflects the values and traditions of the country.
He was speaking to Gulf News on the sidelines of Independence Day celebrations in the embassy in Abu Dhabi. "Participation of all community organisations, corporate groups and individuals in the voluntary services to amnesty seekers makes the community proud," he said.
The contribution of the community in all fields like technology, knowledge, management and business has added to the reputation of India. Patriotic songs and dances performed by pupils added colour to the celebrations.
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