Country’s culture to be on show during the Games
The Organising Committee Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi, in collaboration with the Delhi Government, has decided to showcase India's rich culture to the Games visitors by organising a series of events offering a taste of country's music, dance and folklore.
The Tribune reported that the state government has selected 15 venues in the city where cultural festivals will be held during the mega sports event to be held from 3 -14 October.
A host of renowned artistes and singers will perform in the events.
"The cultural programmes are being selected very carefully as we want the spectators to preserve the memories of the events for a long time," the official said.
He said to cater to the taste of young visitors, programmes featuring fusion music and dance will also be held.
Another official said the government had already roped in renowned theatre director Aamir Raza Hussain to stage shows at Red Fort and Quli Khan Tomb in Mehrauli.
There will be light and sound shows at Red Fort, Old Fort and Quli Khan Tomb.
The official said Hussain had been given the responsibility for the Red Fort and Mehrauli shows, while a film company will organise the light and sound show at Old Fort.
Titled Dasatan-e-Dilli, the 45-minute Mehrauli show will show Delhi's story.
"This is a great opportunity to showcase our cultural heritage to the entire world, and we are putting in a lot of efforts to select the programmes for the events," said a senior official with the Chief Minister's office.
He said cultural programmes would be held at venues, including the Games Village, Red Fort, Mehrauli Fort, Purana Qila and Kamini auditorium.
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