'Tales to Tell' from the Nairobi colonial era was organised by Ananya Pal Production and United Asian Network on Holi Eve in Nairobi...
'Tales to Tell' from the Nairobi colonial era was organised by Ananya Pal Production and United Asian Network on Holi Eve in Nairobi. The event opened with the national anthems of both Kenya and India followed by a video message from the High Commissioner of India, Kenya HE Namgya Khampa, the guest of honour. As she was travelling she sent the message extending her support for the cause.
The stage was
decorated with a Holi theme.
UAN chairman and
patron of the programme Dr. Bimal Kantaria gave the opening speech that covered
the economic, political, and social aspects of the Indians who migrated to Kenya
during the colonial era.
An
animated film 'The Adventures of Kohli' based on a true story, directed by
Ananya Pal and made by Nikita Bhatti was screened.
Ananya
Pal took the audience walking down memory lane of the colonial past of Kenya
through various curated anecdotes.
Salim Amin
presented a documentary rich with interviews of eminent elderly Kenyan Indians
and also spoke about his father legendary photographer Mohamed Amin's journey
and also photographs from his archive.
The last segment of
the programme was a musical drama representing the cultural integration of the Indian
diaspora through live dhol, garba, bhangra, and
southern folk dances. The director of this musical was Ananya Pal while the choreographers were
Guru Anusiva and Divya Patel. Ananya Pal said, "It's a trip down memory
lane kind of evening, sharing anecdotes about the colonial past of Kenya
besides musical performances connecting Indian root music forms. It's great to host such an evening on the eve of the festival of colours, Holi."
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