PM Modi Australia: PM Narendra Modi received a grand welcome on his Australia tour. Australian-India Orchestra gave a spectacular presentation of ‘Maa Tujhe Salaam’ and ‘Vande Mataram’ in Melbourne. Didgeridoo-Tabla Jugalbandi and Kathak performance was also highly appreciated by PM Modi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was given a grand welcome in Melbourne upon his arrival in Australia on the second leg of his three-nation tour. Music, dance and cultural presentations in this program organized by the Indian community took the relations between India and Australia to new heights. Especially the presentation of ‘Maa Tujhe Salaam’ and ‘Vande Mataram’ attracted everyone’s attention, which was also openly praised by the Prime Minister.
PM Modi expressed happiness on the presentation of ‘Maa Tujhe Salaam’
Australian-India Orchestra conducted by A.R. Gave an emotional rendition of Rahman’s popular song ‘Maa Tujhe Salaam’. While sharing a glimpse of this presentation on his social media platform X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that music is a powerful medium to connect the people of both the countries. Praising all the artists of the orchestra, he said that the global popularity of ‘Vande Mataram’ reflects the strength of India’s cultural heritage, especially as it celebrates its 150th year.
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Jugalbandi of Tabla and Didgeridoo became the center of attraction
Another special attraction of the program was the unique jugalbandi of Australia’s traditional musical instrument Didgeridoo and India’s Tabla. Renowned artistes Ron Murray and Dr. Sam Evans enthralled the audience with their performances. Prime Minister Modi described it as a beautiful example of the deep cultural ties between India and Australia and praised both the artists.
Apart from this, Kathak dance was also presented in the welcome ceremony organized by the Indian community in Melbourne. The Prime Minister met the artists and said that the growing popularity of Indian classical dance in Australia is a very pleasant sign.
Australia is an important stop in the three country tour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached Australia as part of his three-country foreign tour. Here he was warmly welcomed. During this, he will hold bilateral talks with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and will also interact with the Indian community. After the Australia tour, the Prime Minister’s next stop will be New Zealand. The purpose of this visit is believed to be to further strengthen the strategic, economic and cultural cooperation between the two countries.