From The Times Of India
Saloni Bhatia, TNN | Nov 17, 2013
The three-day BSF (Border Security Force) mela, hosted by the BWWA (BSF Wives Welfare Association), saw performances from BSF jawans who shed their uniforms to don some colourful costumes and showcase their dancing and singing prowess. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's wife Gursharan Kaur inaugurated the mela and visited the various stalls.
The three-day BSF (Border Security Force) mela, hosted by the BWWA (BSF Wives Welfare Association), saw performances from BSF jawans who shed their uniforms to don some colourful costumes and showcase their dancing and singing prowess. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s wife Gursharan Kaur inaugurated the mela and visited the various stalls
On the second day, Malini Awasthi was the guest of honour at the mela and enjoyed the various acts. On the second day, the BSF jawans performed bhangra and even turned jokers, much to the amusement of the crowd, and performed to Tinku Jiya! The women were not far behind - some women constables and wives of BSF jawans put up a gidda performance and brought a Rajasthani touch to the evening with their ghoomar dance too.
The musical evening concluded with a performance by Awasthi, who sang a few folk songs. She told us, "There's such a sense of pride one feels after seeing them on stage. These people are great artistes. Not only are they brave and courageous, but also fine performers. I have seen some great choreography and good costumes. Such events represent the culture of our country."
This year, the SHIPKS (Simanto Paribar Kallyan Samiti) of Border Guard Bangladesh also participated in the mela and exhibited their wares - saris, handicrafts and leather goods from Bangladesh.
The musical evening concluded with a performance by Awasthi, who sang a few folk songs. She told us, "There's such a sense of pride one feels after seeing them on stage. These people are great artistes. Not only are they brave and courageous, but also fine performers. I have seen some great choreography and good costumes. Such events represent the culture of our country."
This year, the SHIPKS (Simanto Paribar Kallyan Samiti) of Border Guard Bangladesh also participated in the mela and exhibited their wares - saris, handicrafts and leather goods from Bangladesh.
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