Perth, August 21 (Indian Abroad Newsdesk)
Consul General Amarjeet Singh Takhi hosted a grand reception at the Indian Community Centre recently to celebrate the 78th Independence Day of India. The event was attended by notable dignitaries, including Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Western Australia Michelle Roberts MLA; Minister for Regional Development Don Punch MLA; Federal Parliament Members Sam Lim MP and Zaneta Mascarenhas MP; and several other prominent figures from the Western Australian government and community.
The reception saw cultural performances that showcased India’s rich heritage. The highlights of the presentations were a Ganesha Stuti in Bharatanatyam by Ghirija Jayarraj and Sneha Rajagopalam from Shastram, a dramatic enactment of excerpts from the Mahabharata by Jay Emmanuel, Isha Shravani, and Praashekh Borkar, and patriotic performances by students from the Academy of Indian Classical & Bollywood Dance and Gurukul WA.
A special exhibition by the ANJELMS Project was also organized, showcasing Tamil Nadu’s craft artisans and diaspora artists.
