India
Malyalees celebrate cultural centre in the capital
New Delhi | October 03, 2006 8:30:12 AM IST
Fulfilling the long-standing aspirations of the Malayalees in the Capital, the Delhi Malayalee Association (DMA) marked the completion of the construction of the first phase of its cultural centre today with colourful cultural programmes and Vijayadasami festivities. The construction of the Rs 1.35 crore-complex, consisting of an auditorium, modern library,learning centres of dance and music and a health centre, was started in November last year. Mr T K A Nair, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, UGC Vice-Chairman V N Rajasekharan Pillai, and DMA Patron Lilly George were among the dignitaries present on the occasion. The complex is designed as a centre of international standard, said DMA President A V Bhaskaran. A few children were introduced into education to mark the auspicious occasion of Vijayadasami. The grand cultural programme included Mohiniyattam and Theyyam. UNI GV YA RAI1619
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