Report by Mr. Mohan Gehani
A Programme of Sindhi music and Traditional Sindhi Bhagat by Mr. Ghansham Vaswani and Bhagat Arjan was held on 14th February 2002 at Sheikh Rashid Auditorium of the Indian High School, Dubai.
Among many prominent dignitaries, more than 1500 Sindhis of Dubai and neighboring Emirates attended the programme.
Mr. Ghansham Vaswani in his repertoire had immortal songs by late Master Chander, which evoked many nostalgic feelings and deserved applause. His rendering of Geet and Ghazal of late Narain Shyam was also well received by highly appreciative audience.
Traditional Sindhi Bhagat by group led by Bhagat Arjan of Ahmedabad held audience in repurs. His anecdotes from life of immortal Saint Bhagat Kanwar Sahib were effective and touched emotional chord of the listeners who responded by showing currency notes for Bhagat as a token of appreciation.
Such programmes go a long way to strengthen cultural awareness among Sindhis and keep them in touch with their cultural roots and traditions. Asha Chand deserves kudos for having organized such an event.
Main sponsor for this programme was Mr. Manu Chabbaria of Jumbo Electronics. Mr. Murijmal of Cosmos, T.Choithram & Sons, Al Maya Lal's, Discount Center, Globe Electronics, Arkays, Khaleej Times, Hum Fm and Gulf Technical and Commercial printing press were among the co-sponsors.
Programme was organized and compered in her inimitable manner by Asha Chand.
