A bhangra performance at Mardi Gras, 1983

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Cultural Events , Student Activities

Taken during Mardi Gras, 1983, this photograph shows a moment from a bhangra dance performance. The dance competition was held at the Open Air Theatre (OAT) as seen in this photograph.

Mardi Gras, now known as Saarang, was a cultural festival comprising of informal events and other events such as dance, music, quiz, drama, and debate. Mardi Gras 1983 took place from 26 to 30 January 1983. From the name that this album was given, this album appears to comprise images from day 2 of Mardi Gras ‘83, meaning that this photograph may have been taken on 27 January 1983.

Collection:

N S Vinodh Collection

Album Name:

Mardi Gras '83 (II)

Photograph ID:

001/0418/0003

Album ID:

0418

Event:

Mardi Gras '83

Photographer:

N. S. Vinodh. After completing an early education in Bangalore, N. S. Vinodh obtained his B. Tech. in Civil Engineering from IIT Madras in 1986. Being the secretary of the Photography Club at IIT Madras during his third year, he was an avid photography enthusiast. He then went on to complete his MBA from IIM, Lucknow, and later spent his career holding senior positions in the field of corporate real estate with leading multinational financial services companies. He continued to pursue his hobby of photography, integrating it with his love of travel and wildlife.

Place:

Open Air Theatre (OAT)