Monday, November 3, 2008

Deepavali 2008 Malaysia Open House (2)


More pics from previous post : Deepavali 2008 Malaysia Open House (1)



Traditional dances of multi-ethnic cultures.


It was Malaysia's ethnic and cultural diversity on show.


Bare-chested Indian classical dancers.


The hinged horse dance performed by students from Ipoh, Perak.


A Chinese fan dance.


Traditional dances from Sabah.


Traditional dances from Sarawak.


Minister of the Federal Territories Datuk Seri Zulhasnan Rafique and wife arrives at the event.


Education Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein arrives at the event.


Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak (centre in dotted blue shirt), Unity, Culture, Arts and Heritage Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal (on Najib's right) and MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu (on Najib's left, partly hidden)


Present of FRU personnel to ensure safety and security for everyone.


Children taking part in a kolam decoration contest.


Beautiful kolam arranged in rows for the judges to decide the winners.


Children taking part in a colouring contest.


Two Indian classical dancers with their 'queen cleopatra' headgears.


A peacock dance.


Two Indian girls greeting you Happy Deepavali


The traditional Hindu costume for bare-chested dancer.


Sweet smile from this Malay dancer.


Sweet smile too from this Indian dancer in traditional costume.


Modern Indian songs and dances performed by this group.


Hip hop dance for the young crowd.

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