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Headline: Indian Celebration On. Source: New Vision (Kampala), August 15, 2003 at http://allafrica.com/stories/200308150419.html By Sebidde Kiryowa As all Asians and Ugandans of Asian origin converge at the Nile Conference Centre tomorrow to celebrate India's 56th independence anniversary this year, a different musical flavour will fill the air. In their midst will be Grupo Algeria, an acclaimed Goan folklore troupe from India. The group is here at the invitation of the Indian High Commission in Uganda and will be hosted by the Kerala Samajam community in Uganda, an ethnic group from Southern India. Grupo Algeria's performance, which will comprise the day's celebrations, will be free of charge. The show starts at 6:00pm and will last an hour. According to Vivek Araujo, Savio and Ann Martins of the Goan community in Uganda, the group will be performing alongside some local Asian and Ugandan artists. He could not, however, disclose them at the time. The ensemble is on an African tour that has taken them to South Africa, Egypt, Zimbabwe and Kenya. Grupo Algeria is a foremost cultural group in India, established in 1970. They have performed at various events in India and abroad. The group has graced several food and cultural festivals in Goa. In association with the Government of India, Goa tourism industry and Taj Group of Hotels, they have toured Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Singapore and Malaysia. They have also been to Bangkok, Yemen, Venezuela, Nepal and Russia, which they toured last year. The group currently performs in different Five Star Hotels in Goa. They have also performed for the CHOGM (Commonwealth Heads of the Nations Meeting) held in Goa for Pope John Paul- II during his visit to Goa, King Hussein of Jordan - while he was in Goa and Margaret Thatcher while she was in Goa. Grupo Algeria is well known for creating theme ambience with marching choreograph. Amongst their prominent dances is Dhekni Dance (Temple Dance). "Besides the above dances, the musicians will perform different types of music in different languages like Konkani, Portuguese and Hindi. The whole show will be of the duration of one hour," says Vivec. ===================================== ########################################################################## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##########################################################################
