ICC President AP Manikantan with other officials and guests during the opening of ICC Wednesday Fiesta.
Doha: Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), under the aegis of the Embassy of India, has launched ‘ICC Wednesday Fiesta’, a weekly cultural event of the vibrant Indian community residing in Qatar.
The inaugural ceremony was held in the Ashoka Hall of ICC on May 3. A quality display of thematic performances by different groups captivated the large number of audience that was in attendance.
Mohan Kumar, ICC General Secretary welcomed the guests and dignitaries. ICC President AP Manikantan in his key note speech explained that the intention of this weekly festival is to give a performance stage to the large Indian diaspora residing in Qatar that is represented by various affiliated organisations of the Indian Cultural Centre, institutes and the schools and for the entire community to come together and witness and enjoy a rich Indian cultural heritage.
Sumaa Mahesh Gowda, Head of Cultural activities at ICC, coordinated the event proceedings and Subramanya Hebbagelu, ICC Vice President presented vote of thanks.
Angeline Premalatha, Chargé d’affaires of Indian Embassy, was the Chief Guest for the event. Lt. Abdul Aziz Al Mohannadi, from Awareness Section at Community Policing Department, was the guest of honour.
The ‘ICC Wednesday Fiesta’ will be conducted every Wednesday in ICC Ashoka Hall starting at 7pm.
