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Republic Day & Panorama India Idol 2010 |
PANORAMA India, celebrated the 61st Republic Day of India at the Pearson Convention Centre on January 31st, 2010.
The event was jointly organised in association with the Consulate General of India (in Toronto) to showcase India’s unique cultural unity in diversity.
The day- long celebrations were conducted in a spirit of camaraderie that continues to motivate and inspire thousands of Indo-Canadians who call GTA their new home and who wish to remain in touch with their cultural roots and heritage in India.
India and Canada enjoy close friendly ties. As two vibrant democracies, India and Canada share several commonalities of pluralism, tolerance and diversity.
In a special message to Panorama India, read out by his special envoy MP Bob Dechert, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said that "Canada stands besides India as a steadfast and faithful friend".
Advocating even stronger economic relations between Canada and India, the Canadian Prime Minister stated that Canada and India must forge stronger trade,
investment and educational ties to build a more productive friendship.
Outlining the many historical, cultural, social and economic ties between the two countries, Harper said, "These bonds are a solid foundation upon which we can build an even stronger, more productive friendship” and sought greater participation from the Indo-Canadian community in the economic development.
More than 10,000 people participated in the Panorama India`s Indian Mela and the 61st Republic Day celebrations.
Over 300 minutes of entertainment witnessed unprecedented participation, mainly from the second generation Indo-Canadians,
which kept the audience enthralled and entertained.
Several political dignitaries attended the event including the Ontario Minister for Government Services, Mr. Harinder Takhar,
Mississauga Mayor Mrs. Hazel McCallion, former Deputy Premier of Ontario Mr George Smithermann, Members of Parliament Gurbaksh Malhi,
Dr Ruby Dhalla, Kristy Duncan, Bonnie Crombie and MPPs Bob Delaney, Vic Dhillon & Amrit Mangat .
They were joined by the newly appointed and the first Indo-Canadian Senator Vim Kochhar, Dr. Alok Mukherjee, Chairman of the Toronto Police Board
and Consul General Mrs. Preeti Saran. Messages from Leader of the opposition Mr. Michael Ignatief and Ontario Premier Mr. Dalton McGuinty
were also read to the audience.
The highlight of the day was the selection of the first Panorama India Indian Idol. Ferzana Bohra was crowned the First Panorama India Idol.
Anusha Shivalingum was the runner up, with Kajori Chakravorty and Dhiraj Barla being the other finalists.
The audience was on their feet during the grand finale, performed by Melange Entertainment Group accompanied by the top 10 Idol contestants
Panorama's co-chair, Ajit Khanna, said "'Panorama India, which organised the event, strives to showcase Indian culture and strengthen ties
between the various cultural organisations of India in Canada as well as strengthens ties between the two countries.
Today’s event, a record breaker for Panorama India, helped generate a tremendous amount of pride for both the participants and the 10,000 strong audience."
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