The Parsi Zoroastrian Association of Singapore
China-Singapore Religious and Cultural Exhbition. by the IRO
The opening of this exhibition was performed by Senior Minister Goh, as well as visiting ministers and dignitaries from China. Through the course of the exhibition many distinguished guests and speakers visited the exhibition including H.E. Mr. S.R. Nathan, President of Singapore. The sprawling convention halls majestically ensconced stunning displays and stalls set-up by each of Singapore’s ten recognized religions, as well as many breathtaking exhibits from China.
Our Zarathushti stall looked dignified, yet stunning and was the cynosure of many eyes. The Afarganyu, cleverly lit from below with halogen bulbs, was fitted with an in-built fan, which when switched-on, blew the orange and read ‘flames’ in a most elegant and majestically graceful fashion, so real from afar, that it truly was a crowd-puller. Four showcases overflowed with many informational and eye-opening displays. Some of these were a 100 year old Avesta, a 75 year old Shahnamah, religious clothing worn by priests, Navjote attire and cultural items such as ses with all its accompaniments and of course our very own traditional garas, kors, jabloos, pagdi and ijaar. A mannequin elegantly attired in a royal blue sari graced one end of the display.
There were two Zarathushti speakers featured during the exhibition as well.
Dr. Dolly Dastoor, from Montreal, Canada, presented on "Ageing in the 21st Century”, and Mr. Farrokh Vajifdar, representative of WZO, from London, U.K.on ‘The Smallest Great Religion’.
The entire exhibition was a resounding success and much thanks needs to be given to Russi Ghadiali who was a driving force behind it. Many thanks as well to all members who participated towards this exhibition in any manner including but not limited to organizing of the event and displays, as well as setting up, manning and clearing of the booths.
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