Nrityageet 34 dancers polishing their performance yesterday in preparation for this evening’s show at the National Cultural Centre in celebration of the 175th anniversary of Indian Arrival Day. This year’s show includes an art exhibition with works by Bernadette Persaud, Philbert Gajadhar, Betsy Karim and others. Photos which capture a glimpse of the history of Indian immigrants will also be on display. The photos will also allow patrons a glimpse of a database sample of ships’ records of Indian immigrants arriving in the 19th century.
The production this year is directed by Dr Seeta Shah Roath and includes performers such as Nadira Shah Berry, Suzanne Shah Nilsson, and Rewattie Datt DaCosta. Senior and junior Nrityageet dancers as well as dancers from the National School of Dance, the National Dance Company and several other dance groups. (Photos by Arian Browne)
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