1.    To support cultural events which showcase the best of Indian traditional and modern musical and dance forms, High Commission of India in collaboration with 'Jannat Performing Arts Ottawa' presented a colourful cultural programme on the theme 'HOPE' in Ottawa on 12 February, 2016. The event was well attended not only by the Indo-Canadian diaspora but also by the people of other nationalities including Canada. The event was also graced by the presence of MP Chandra Arya and Councillor Michael Qaqish.

2.    The programme was of almost 2 hour duration. The main highlights were Mahishashur Mardini - a tale of good over evil; a Bollywood musical about the struggle of a second generation student and a dance performance depicting various festivals of India. The performers were mainly of Indo-Canadian origin, resident in Ottawa who have taken a formal training here itself.

3.    Shri Parag Jain, Counsellor(CCA) presided over the event. He congratulated the performers and thanked the audience for turning out in such a large number to encourage them.

Ottawa
19.02.2016