JORDAN-BOLLYWOOD DANCE Music and Bollywood dance mark Indian independence day in Amman

Record ID: 143629

  • Title: JORDAN-BOLLYWOOD DANCE Music and Bollywood dance mark Indian independence day in Amman
  • Date: 17th August 2015
  • Summary: AMMAN, JORDAN (AUGUST 15, 2015) (REUTERS) VARIOUS OF FEMALE DANCERS DRESSED IN COLOURS OF INDIAN FLAG PERFORMING BOLLYWOOD DANCE ON STAGE
  • Embargoed: 1st September 2015 13:00
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  • Location: Jordan
  • Country: Jordan
  • Topics: General
  • Reuters ID: LVA18J2D4NHB3GKJM0GG0WXEDUOR
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  • Story Text: Fans of Indian art and culture were treated to a night of Bollywood dance and music in Amman on Saturday (August 15).
    The event was organised by the Jordan-India friendship society to celebrate India's 69th independence day.
    The dance and singing performances were carried out by Jordanian entertainers, who were trained by Indian professionals.
    Organisers of the event said they advertised the function through social media ahead of time, hoping to bring together those who appreciate India's rich culture.
    "We called upon all the lovers of Indian dance, and we held auditions and rehearsals. We then narrowed down the performers to 4 Jordanian women and 2 Russian women. The women were trained by an Indian instructor, Minal. We put the performance together and we hope it turns out to be great," said Hanaa Ramadan, an organiser and member of the Jordan India Friendship society.
    The Jordan-India Friendship Society was founded in the 1970s but it was re-launched in March this year, with the hopes of enhancing interactions between the two cultures.
    The night started out with a Jordanian duo dubbed SemaZen. The band, comprised of Rasha Rizeq and Atef Malhas, led the audience in the singing of several Hindu mantras.
    This was followed by a tribute to Bollywood, with Jordanian and Russian women dancing to a medley of popular Indian songs.
    Fares Bahri, one of the performers of the evening, said he is always intrigued by different cultures.
    "I love all forms of dance, and like to participate in anything related to dance. When I heard that they were holding auditions I applied, and when I found out that the dance was Indian, I was even more excited. Indian dance is unique, it has positive energy, it's colourful, fast movements. It's different, a different culture. It's nice to learn about different cultures and their art," said the 22-year old marketing student.
    There are about 10,000 Indians living in Jordan, most of them employed in textile factories.
    India is the Jordan's 4th largest trading partner, and the joint trade volume reached $2 billion in 2014.
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