Bharatnatyam at Peru’s Independence Day celebration in Delhi | Delhi News – Times of India
The brightly lit hall allowed for culturally significant decor in Peruvian flag colours to shine at the Embassy of Peru’s 204th Independence Day celebration in Delhi on Thursday. G. Kishan Reddy, Minister for Coal and Mines, was the chief guest of the event. The venue was packed with diplomats dressed in their traditional best to celebrate Peru. Chef Julio Castillo from Peru prepared the menu for the vibrant evening.Bharatnatyam in Peruvian styleAnanga Manjari’s interpretative dance, combined with her striking expressions, left the guests awestruck. The Peruvian Bharatnatyam artist danced performed the Pushpanjali, on a song which was a blend between Sanskrit and the native South American language, Quechua. It was followed by a dance on popular Peruvian song and a rendition of Vaishnava Janato, a Gujarati song by Peruvian singer Eva Ayllon. The Mumbai-based dancer’s inspiration comes from her mother, who is the first Bharatnatyam Guru in Peru and Bolivia. ‘Nations united through deep historical connection’The Ambassador of Peru to India, Javier Paulinich noted the 62nd year of diplomatic relations between the two countries and expressed solidarity with India, condemning the recent terrorist attacks. He said, “Our nations are united not only by the spirit of cooperation but through deep historical connection.” G. Kishan Reddy further emphasised India’s diplomatic and trade relations with Peru.
Chief Guest, G. Kishan Reddy in conversation with Ambassador of Peru to India, Javier Paulinich
Diversity of coloursThe bright colours and soft instrumental music set the stage for a culturally rich evening. Llamas, which are significant in ancient Aldean culture, were on a decorative display of cultural heritage. The event welcomed Peru’s friends from the diplomatic circle, forming a diverse group of global leaders under one roof.
Llamas, which are significant in ancient Aldean culture, were on a decorative display of cultural heritage (L), Traditional dresses of Peru including poncho and pleated skirt with jacket (R)
(L to R) Buba F. Kinteh, Finance Attache from the High Commission of the Republic of The Gambia, Capaya Rodriguez Gonzalez, Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Dr. Abdullahi Mohamed Odowa, Ambassador of Somalia to India
A multicultural buffetChef Julio Castillo from Peru had specially curated the menu for the evening with mouth-watering dishes Peru’s national drink, Pisco, was served heartily throughout the evening. The buffet with ceviche, seco de cordero (lamb stew), causitas mixtas (chicken appetiser), suspiro limeno (custard and meringue) brought the real taste of Peru to Delhi. Paired with Indian delicacies, the dinner was a delight for attendees, exhibiting a culinary symphony.
(Clockwise) Seco de Cordero, Grilled Fish in Chupe Sauce, Suspiro Limeño, Anticuchos de Pollo, Pics by Embassy of Peru
Naveen Jindal, Member of Lok Sabha (L), Rafael Assamundine, First Secretary at the High Commission of the Republic of Mozambique (R)
Patrick John Rata, New Zealand High Commissioner to India (R) with Juan Angulo, Ambassador of Chile to India (L)
(L to R) H.E. Abdullah M. Abushawesh, Ambassador of Palestine to India, Mariano Causino, Ambassador of Argentina to India, with his wife Barbara Urdampilleta, Omar Lisandro Castaneda Solares, Ambassador of the Republic of Guatemala
István Szabó, Ambassador of Hungary to India with his wife Erika Nemeth
– Sara SiddiquiPics: Lokesh Kashyap
