Celebrations in Egypt

CAIRO: countless members of the vibrant Indian community in Egypt celebrated Dussehra festival with conventional Garba dance at a colourful occasion here.

Over 600 people, including those that travelled from Alexandria, Port Said and Ismailia, joined up with the occasion arranged because of the Indian Community Association of Egypt (ICAE).

Dressed in colourful saris, ghagra-choli, kurtas and churidars, the Indian neighborhood members danced and played Garba because of the Egyptian men and women during the event organized on Friday.

Egyptian artistes from Maulana Azad Centre for Indian heritage (MACIC), Cairo, danced into songs of people and old-fashioned Hindi songs, incorporating a brand new dimension to your provided bonds between the a couple of two nations.

India's Ambassador to Egypt Sanjay Bhattacharyya conveyed Durga Puja, Navratri and Dussehra greetings.

He congratulated Indian neighborhood members for retaining the powerful traditions and inculcating them in kids, who were present in vast quantities.

He in addition welcomed the Egyptian individuals who joined up with the festivities and shared the happiness.
The big event commenced utilizing the conventional lighting effects of lamps by Ambassador Bhattacharyya followed closely by an 'Aarti of Ma Durga.'
Vijayadashami is celebrated while the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana as well as as the triumph of Goddess Durga within the demon Mahishasura.
For Indians residing overseas, such festivals provide a way to hold live their traditions and culture and in addition share it with the more youthful generation.