Raining celebration
Published:Sunday | February 2, 2014 | 12:00 AM
Jody-Anne Lawrence, STAFF REPORTER
In some Indian circles, if you dream of a gentle rain, it would mean happiness and a calm life. The gentle showers that came down during the celebration of the 65th Republic Day of India were a good sign of what had passed and things to come.
The inclement weather did not deter guests as they turned out in their numbers on January 26 at India House, in celebration of the Republic Day of India.
The women were dressed in beautiful saris and elegant dresses, and the men did not disappoint. All who entered were warmly greeted by Indian High Commissioner Pratap Singh and his wife, Prem Lata.
There was a showcase of Indian talent in the form of dance, among them Tiranga, which is translated as 'three colours' in English. The three colours that were represented in the dance were the colours of the flag - saffron for sacrifice, white for peace, and green for prosperity. The performance lit up the rainy night.
In his brief remarks, the High Commissioner Singh spoke of the progress his country has made since January 26, 1950.
"India is perhaps the most diverse country of the world, be it geographical - deserts, mountains, plains - religious, multicultural, multilingual, multi-ethnic," he noted before segueing into the relationship between Jamaica and India and their common love for cricket.
He looks forward to continued amicable and work relationships that both countries enjoy.
Of course, no Indian event would be complete without a Bollywood performance, which closed the night's formal proceedings.