Brampton (28 January, 2020): Panorama India is all set to celebrate India’s 71st Republic Day on Sunday, February 2nd, 2020 at the Pearson Convention Center in Brampton.
The annual event aims to unite the local Indian community through celebrating our diversity and rich heritage. The Consul General of India in Toronto, Hon. Apoorva Srivastava and several notable political dignitaries from all levels of the government will participate in the ceremony and the day-long cultural programming.
“We have immense talent in the community and we are proud to be able to provide a platform to everybody to showcase their talent,” said Panorama India’s new Chair Sumeeta Kohli. Bollywood music composer, singer and songwriter, Gurinder Seagal is the celebrity Judge for this year’s Panorama Idol 2020 and will also present a special live performance at the event. “The Panorama Idol 2020 finalists are thrilled to have a special guest all the way from Bollywood to mentor them.” said Panorama India’s Cultural Programming Director, Sumit Ahuja.
The event kicks off with patriotic programming at 11:00 AM followed by opening ceremony at 12:00 PM. The all-day free event also features a special live performance by Gurinder Seagal, the 11th Annual Panorama Idol 2020 Finale, a Folk Dance Competition representing various states of India, Kids Drawing competition, and various cultural performances. The guests can enjoy a variety of food stalls, and a full marketplace with several clothes, jewelry and vendor booths. “We want to invite all of you to come with your family and friends and take part in India’s 71st Republic Day celebrations with us. It is all about spreading love and honoring our cultural legacy. ” concluded Sumeeta Kohli.
Gurinder Seagal is a sought-after Bollywood music composer, singer, and songwriter. He has worked in some of the biggest films in Bollywood. Gurinder Seagal is known for the song ‘GF BF’ featuring Jacqueline Fernandez & Sooraj Pancholi. He recreated the song Rail Gaddi for Prabhudeva and has composed and sung “Saansain Hui Dhuan Dhuan for Salman Khan’s film Race 3. Gurinder also designed the entire background music as well as composed all the songs for the film Nawabzaade. Gurinder’s latest release coming in Jan 2020 is “Street Dancer 3” with Varun Dhawan and other stars.
PANORAMA INDIA is a not-for-profit umbrella organization to help unite various Indian cultural associations and groups, project a common identity based on their Indian heritage, and celebrate Unity in Diversity. It was established in 1999, Panorama India provides a platform for all Indian cultural diaspora in Toronto to exhibit and showcase their arts and culture. Panorama India fosters a better understanding between India and Canada and is proud to build bi-lateral relations with India and Canada through culture. For more info, visit their official website: www.panoramaindia.org
Report by: Anuradha Grover-Tejpal (Director, Media & PR -Panorama India )
