Summary
Experts explained the history of sarees and showed many types like silk from Banaras and Kanchipuram.
A dancer performed a classical Indian dance, and visitors enjoyed a quiz, a short film, and Indian food.
Key Points
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Location: Embassy of India, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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Collaborators: General Women’s Union and the Diplomatic Group for Spouses of Ambassadors.
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Highlights: presentation on saree history, fashion talk, Bharatanatyam dance, film, quiz, art exhibit, food tasting.
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Saree styles shown: Banarasi silk, Kanchipuram silk, Mysore silk, Kerala Kasavu, Bandhani, Kalamkari, Bengal’s Tant, Nauvari, Seedha Pallu.
New Words to Learn
6 wordsembassy
a place where a country works in another country
collaborated
worked together with
Bharatanatyam
a traditional Indian dance style
silk
a smooth, shiny fabric made by silkworms
exhibit
a display of items for people to see
reimagined
thought of in a new, creative way
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