GRAND START TO THE DD NORTH-EAST
MUSIC FEST – 2003
For the music
lovers, the DD North-East Music Fest – 2003 has brought a virtual
treat in the shape of music competition in the Capital at Hotel
Ashoka. The two-day festival was inaugurated today admist much
fan fare. Dr. C.P. Thakur, the Minister for Development of North-East
and Shri Vikram Verma, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports
inaugurated the above event.
Shri Verma in
his address said that this function is an opportunity to link
with the diverse and rich culture of the North-East which will
be a strengthening bond for the country. It showcases the culture
and civilization of North-Eastern part of the country. Shri C.P.
Thakur said that it will provide connectivity between the sentiments
and the hearts of the people of the North-East and the rest of
the country.
The music extravaganza
turned the Ashoka Hotel lawns into a festive place. Getting into
the mood, the function began with the playing of the drums by
the Ministers. Shri Vikram Verma took the lead and started playing
while Shri C.P. Thakur joined in, thus giving a befitting start
to the musical competition.
15 teams from 8 States
of the North-East are participating in the competition. Each team
is given 12 minutes for performance on the stage. The festival
is jointly organised by Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan; an autonomous
organisation under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports; Doordarshan
and Ashok Hotel.
The inauguration
was well attended by the public and officials from the Ministry
of Development of North-East, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports,
Doordarshan and Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan.
