Tuesday, March 15, 2016

World Cultural Festival

11th March 2016


Opening day of the WCF. Event was scheduled to commence 5 pm but artistes and dignitaries started arriving at the venue of the epic Cultural Olympics as early as 2 pm.


Padma Bhushan Awardee Vikku Vinayak Ram Ji from Chennai with his talented grandson. Many would remember, this humble percussionist was also bestowed the renowned Grammy award by the US music Industry.


The magnificent stage was for everyone. Amidst Vedic chants, an Islamic scholar prayed. Isn’t this harmony in the the world that we are seeking?


Most cameras were focussed on the ground level happenings oblivious to a celestial spectacle that was unfolding in the sky. A giant peacock feather image appeared symbolizing perhaps the vault of heaven, and the 'eyes' of the stars. Stellar replay of sequence beside Yamuna in Dwapar Yuga?