New Delhi, 1st May 2018: A glorious run of 120 days across 15 categories, the most awaited event in the domestic circuit came in Delhi. The theme of the event was Women and Youth Empowerment, had its grand finale ceremony in which 100 participants from all across India participated.
The event was focussed on Empowering the Women and Youth with an objective of enhancing the gender equality, equity and prosperity of women. Empowering women and youth plays a crucial role in the development of the society. A largely ignored yet hugely important section of this society, BLUES intends to focus on how they can be empowered, so as to lead the lives of their choice. An empowered woman reduces the gender disparity and leads to equality of men and women in the society.
H.E. Dr. Shaida Mohammad Abdali, Ambassador of Afghanistan to India was the Chief Guest on the program along with other dignitaries namely Mr. R.P. Swami Secretary General ICCI occasion with his Prof Dr. P.S.N. Rao, chairman of Delhi Urban Art Commission, Dr. P.V. Ravi Ph.D Chairman of Park College of Engineering and Technology, Dr. Amarendra Khatua Former Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs & Director General of ICCR, Madam Sanjana Jon, International fashion designer and social activist, Madam Varija Bajaj Entrepreneur, Chairperson Varija design studio graced the occassion with their benign presence Smt.Vani Madhav Odissi Exponet ,Smt Sangita Chatterjee Kathak exponent Smt Sangeeta Mazumdar Kathak Exponent, Smt Sr Rita Mehrotra Former Prinicipal Kamla Nehru College ,Smt.Paridhi Sharma Fashion Designer, Smt Shruti Shukla were also present on the occasion.
Payal Swami, President of BLUES Talent Hunt said “Blues focuses on Women and Youth Empowerment as they are the pillars of today’s Nation. BLUES has now completed 10 years of Servicing Society through Cultural Activities and giving chance to Women Kids youth with no age and gender bars with its aim and to achieve new heights BLUES is opening its wings and has launched PAYAL FOUNDATION that will work Nationally and Internationally with the same aim of Empowering Women and Youth in all best forms to make them socially, economically independent in today World”. Pooja Swami Director of BLUES Quoted by saying” Women are the light of the Society in this Era its eminent to focus on social well being and upliftment of Women and Youth”
Each category had winners from Solo Dance ,Group Dance, Duet Dance, Singing, Mr. & Mrs. Delhi 2018 and Kids Modeling.
Spectacular Performances were Given By Afghanistan Attan and Qarsak Group alongwith Fashion Show from Afghanistan
Mrs. Delhi title went to Manju Chaudhary, followed by Mrs. Amrita and Mrs. Anjana. Shivanjali Group won in Duet Dance category, Solo Dance category won by Mauley, Swara Mishra with her melodious voice won the Solo Song category, Little Angels Group gave mesmerizing performance and won the Kids Group Dance category. Payal Foundation, St. Michael Church from Payal Foundation highlighted the social cause to save Women by depicting through Dance and Drama , Afghan Attan Group, Qarsak Group Afghan Fashion Show and Gaurav Kumar Voice of Delhi gave Special performance.
The programme had a unique amalgamation of Indo-Afghan dance like Attan & Qarsak Dance. Participants from Afghanistan, Kashmir, Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, NCR Andhr, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana participated in the event and gave mesmerizing performance.
About BLUES
BLUES is an association for Cultural Social Development by the Youth. Being a premier Non-governmental, non-profit, non-political, non-religious, socio-cultural organization of the country was established 2008 by a devoted team of warm-blooded youngsters working in different professional frameworks. It has been working dedicatedly to empower our youth in all possible ways. BLUES (A decade old Organization under flagship of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, New Delhi) in collaboration with Indian Afghanistan Foundation Embassy (IAF) of Afghanistan wish to promote its culture through various events.