THE Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha will be hosting a spectacular two-day event at the National Stadium at Providence on April 30 and May 1 to commemorate the arrival of Indians here 173 years ago.

Different and exciting programmes are planned for each day, according to a statement Thursday from the Sabha.

It noted that on Saturday April 30, ZeeTV SAREGAMAPA Singing Superstars winner, Kamal Khan, and finalists, Abhilasha Chellam and Bishakh Jyoti will perform along with seven musicians from Mumbai, India. Dances will be done by the Sabha’s own Dharmic Nritya Sangh.

On Sunday May 1, performances will come from top Guyanese artistes, including singers Sookrane Boodhoo, Rekha, Suchitra Rampersaud, Mona, Chevalia and the Dharmic Nritya Sangh. Music will be provided by the Caribbean Hotshots Band. There will also be guest artistes from Trinidad.

On both days, the Sabha said, there will be innovative and fun games for the entire family, especially children. Traditional foods served hot from the tawa and karaahi will be on sale. A variety of chokhas, curries, rotis, potato balls, samosas, and other tasty dishes and a tempting spread of Indian sweets will be in abundance. Ladies can have intricate patterns of Mehendi applied on their hands. There will also be an opportunity to do some shopping.

Gates open at 17:00 hrs each day. Tickets for the Saturday SAREGAMAPA Show are General Admission $1000 and VIP $5,000. These are available at the Dharmic Sanskritik Kendra, Annjees- Sheriff Street, Bhagwan’s, Harinarine & Sons, Murti Shop – WCD, M & M Snackette, Princess Hotel Guyana and R. Gossai & Sons General Store. A limited number of VVIP all- inclusive tickets are also available. These can be booked by calling 227-6181.

Tickets for Sunday are $500. Children under five years will be admitted free.

The Sabha said it wishes to thank sponsors for the event, including Digicel – Guyana’s bigger better network, Sunburst- Continental Group of Companies, BK International, TVG, E-Networks, Digicom, Pepsi, Rent-a-Tent, Andrew Arts, Tropical Mist, Metro Office & Computer Supplies, Princess Hotel Guyana, Bakewell, GBTI and Caribbean Airlines.