05-15-2016 The Glory of Hyderabad
Chicago IL: “Hyderabad has always remained as a point of convergence of many different cultures, traditions, festivals, and religions that gave it its distinct cosmopolitan character. Hyderabad’s lingua franca, ‘Dakhini’, is a unique blend of several languages, typifying the true plural character of the city, where people belonging to different castes, creed, and religions live in peace and harmony and participate in each other’s festivals with enthusiasm”, said Dr. Ausaf Sayeed, Consul General of India in Chicago in his inaugural address of the “Celebration of the Glory of Hyderabad” held under the patronage of Consulate General of India in Chicago, on Sunday, May 15 th, 2016 from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, at Shalimar Banquets, 280 W. North Ave. Addison, IL. Continuing his address, Dr. Sayeed said that the event is aimed at celebrating the famed ‘Ganga-JamuniTehzeeb’ and portraying the “Hyderabadiyat”, rather than merely glorifying Hyderabad’s historicalachievements. “The Hyderabadi Tehzeeb is the traditional mix of civility, hospitality, courtesy, and grace in social interaction, the hallmark of which is respect and consideration”, added Dr. Sayeed. “While Hyderabad has been protecting and preserving its age-old culture and traditions, it has been proactive in welcoming and embracing the contemporary socio-economic changes. It has emerged […]
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