Some women doctors released a video of the Indian national anthem, while another group planned a formation of the Indian map and special events for celebrations by blue-collar workers
There will be flash mobs, an yacht parade, blood donation drives, art exhibitions and more to celebrate India’s 76th Independence Day on August 15 by Indian expats and missions in the UAE.
Some women doctors released a video of the Indian national anthem, while another group planned a formation of the Indian map and special events for celebrations by blue-collar workers.
The celebrations are being held under the theme Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, an initiative of the Government of India to mark India’s independence and the history of its people, culture and achievements. A special focus this year is on celebrating the tricolour flag through the Har Ghar Tiranga (Tricolour at Every Home) campaign.
The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Indian Consulate in Dubai will hold the official flag-hoisting ceremonies on August 15.
The Indian Ambassador to the UAE, Sunjay Sudhir, will hoist the tricolour at the embassy’s premises at 7.30 am while the Consul General of India in Dubai Dr Aman Puri will do the same at the consulate in Dubai. The ceremonies will be followed by cultural performances, spokespersons of the missions, according to Gulf News.
In the run up to the day, the Doctors in Sarees (DNS Al Emarat) group has released a music video of 53 female doctors wearing Indian tricolour singing the Indian national anthem. Dr Sowjanya Muthyala, who coordinated the project, said the doctors from various Indian states working in the UAE joined hands to show their patriotism. “All the works for the video have been done by us, doctors. We are grateful for the prompt and positive response from Dubai Municipality and Dubai Hills Park by Emaar,” she said.
Another group of expat women from the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu called “Where in Tamil Nadu (WIT),” is organising a marine parade of 50 yachts and other celebrations at Dubai Marina Harbour on August 14. As many as 100 members of the group will form a human map of India and around 1,000 individuals will take part in the yacht parade, said Merlin Gopi, president of WIT. She said Ansari Basheer, owner of Royal Star Yachts, tied up with the group to organise the parade. “We decided to arrange the parade of 50 yachts as we are celebrating both the 75 years of Indian Independence and the 50th National Day of the UAE,” said Basheer. The parade will begin from Dubai Marina Habour at 8am and will include a display of various motor sports.
The consulate in collaboration with Dans Me had called out Indian dance enthusiasts in the UAE to take part in the ID special flash mob. As many as 100 dancers will perform at various malls across Dubai on two days, the mission said.
Top Urdu and Hindi poets of India and Dubai are taking part in this Jashn. They include Hasan Kamal, Manzar Bhopali, Shabina Adeeb, Dr. Tariq Qamar, Haider Amaan Haider and Sapna Moolchandani. Registration can be done on the website of the Vertex Group
On August 13, the performances will be at Al Ghurair Centre at 6 pm and at Arabian Centre at 7.30pm. On August 15, Independence Day, there will be three performances: at 5pm in Oasis Centre, at 6.30pm in Bur Juman and at 8pm in Deira City Centre.
The mission is hosting an art exhibition titled Divya Chakra 2022 and a poetry event also to mark the Independence Day. The embassy is also hosting a 3-day-long art exhibition in which paintings by Indian and UAE artists will be showcased.
The Consulate organised a blood donation camp on August 12. The camp was held from 8am at Latifa Hospital in association with FOI Events.
The consulate has tied up with community groups to hold Independence Day celebrations with blue-collar workers as well. Around 1,000 workers are expected to take part in a celebration to be held by the Indian Association Sharjah.
The Indian media fraternity in Dubai is holding a celebration on Sunday night. It will include launch of a cricket club for media persons from India working in the UAE.
Under the patronage of the embassy, Vertex Events Dubai and Ismaili Centre Dubai are organising Jashn-e-Hind, Kavi Samellan Mushaira on August 21 at Ismaili Centre Auditorium.
Top Urdu and Hindi poets of India and Dubai are taking part in this Jashn. They include Hasan Kamal, Manzar Bhopali, Shabina Adeeb, Dr. Tariq Qamar, Haider Amaan Haider and Sapna Moolchandani. Registration can be done on the website of the Vertex Group.
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