THE Bhojpuri Music and Cultural Troupe from India is here in time for the country’s Independence celebrations and the treat to the Guyanese people, compliments of the Guyana and Indian Governments.
The visitors, led by playback singer, Kalpana Patowary, and her husband, Parwaz Khan, arrived in the country yesterday morning with the rest of their team comprising Saroj Mazumdar, Amar Nathram, Bijay Chouhan and Raja Das, all musicians.
They paid a courtesy call on Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Dr. Frank Anthony, at his Main Street, Georgetown office, just after arrival at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, where Acting Indian High Commissioner, Tirath Singh, was also present.
Patowary, in brief remarks, said the visit is a very emotional one for her as she thinks about how the Indians left behind, in India, their own land and family to come to Guyana.
Minister Anthony said he was very pleased to welcome the travelling group and expressed confidence that, by means of their performances, they will thrill their audiences.
He informed them that, in May, Guyana observes a number of significant events including Arrival Day which signifies the coming of Guyanese ancestors from different parts of the world.
