Dubai police band, Indians perform for Diwali celebrations at Expo 2020 Dubai

Abu Dhabi: The Dubai police band and Indian ex-patriate groups performed this weekend to kick off the celebrations of Diwali, an Indian festival of lights, at Expo 2020 Dubai.
The Indian Consulate in Dubai has released a video of the Dubai police band playing India’s national anthem—‘Jana Gana Mana’ at the Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre. The band played the national anthems of the United Arab Emirates and India as part of the ‘Deepavali Utsav 2021’ event organized by FOI Events with the support of the Consulate and PIOCCI.
As the band played the anthem, the audience gathered, sang and cheered.
Watch here The celebration of Deepavali Utsav-2021 @expo2020Dubai begins with @DubaiPoliceHQ band playing beats of national anthem of #UAE and #India depicting strong solidarity between the two countries. #IndiaUAEDosti #IndiaAtDubaiExpo @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @IndembAbuDhabi https://t.co/emJjptMxP4 pic.twitter.com/SClTf3cqla — India in Dubai (@cgidubai) October 29, 2021 Speaking on the occasion, Consul General of India in Dubai Dr Aman Puri said, “I salute the resilience of the UAE, the visionary leadership, the government and the people of the UAE who have made it possible for all of us to get together and celebrate here at Expo 2020 Dubai.” Also Read Dubai all set to celebrate Diwali to promote cultural diversity Many Indian expatriate groups have introduced traditional games and dance forms, especially in connection with Diwali. The winners of the “Rangoli” contest held earlier were given gifts.
Deepawali Utsav did set the mood indeed in celebration of the festival of lights earlier today!✨ It was a stunning performance that complemented the theme ‘Unity in Diversity’ in a journey through each Indian state’s unique dances. #Expo2020 #Dubai @IndiaExpo2020 pic.twitter.com/7SaONSIOPM — Expo 2020 Dubai (@expo2020dubai) October 29, 2021 Dubai revealed a line-up of celebrations and promotions across the city, including at the Expo 2020 Dubai site, while the India Pavilion at the Expo also announced details on how visitors can make the most of the Diwali celebrations this time around.