{"id":7990,"date":"2022-11-25T12:03:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-25T12:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp26.cmswebdeveloper.com\/asian-news\/commonwealth-ball-hosted-by-mayor-of-southwark-a-dazzling-success\/"},"modified":"2022-11-25T12:03:00","modified_gmt":"2022-11-25T12:03:00","slug":"commonwealth-ball-hosted-by-mayor-of-southwark-a-dazzling-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp26.cmswebdeveloper.com\/asian-news\/commonwealth-ball-hosted-by-mayor-of-southwark-a-dazzling-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Commonwealth Ball hosted by Mayor of Southwark a dazzling success"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asianexpress.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/D70_0501_22-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45888\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The London Mayor of Southwark, Sunil Chopra, organised a hugely successful Ball at the City Pavilion, Romford, which was 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colourful commonwealth themed fashion show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For art lovers there was also a display of contemporary paintings by the IMA Foundation contributed by over 30 professional artists from India to celebrate the Indo Western and Indo Commonwealth relations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The entertainment package was well produced and well received, creating an atmosphere of larger than life with nearly 800 attendees and performers celebrating diversity, peace and friendship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Mayor of Southwark is being named as the \u201cGreen Mayor\u201d as six trees will be planted for every ticket sold as part of the \u201cRotary Million Trees Planting Campaign\u201d initiated by Honey Kalaria, who is the Rotary District Chair for the Environment Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex 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Arjun Munda who also contributed by sending in video messages in support of the event due to their absence on the night. The key dignitaries came together to light candles for peace, marking the celebration of unity between all nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dance and entertainment line-up included a wide variety of professionals and cultural groups including Dance 2 Inspire, Triple R &amp; Z, Lloyd Ellery, Meena Trivedy, Sapphire Creations, Unika Dance, Salay Bolivian Dancers, Warmis Equador Folk Dancers with music, lighting and visuals display provided by DJ Dhruv.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"45884\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asianexpress.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/D70_0484_22.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45884\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"45887\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asianexpress.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/D70_0492_22.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45887\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"45886\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asianexpress.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/D70_0488_22.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45886\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"45879\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asianexpress.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/D70_0434_22.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45879\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"45880\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asianexpress.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/D70_0448_22.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45880\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A commonwealth themed fashion show with colourful costumes from around the world was also choreographed by Honey Kalaria and Maxine from Unika that involved 30 participants, including a talented family of six-year-old Nevaeh, her model sister Chanel and talented mother Chantel; Bhavini Makwana who is totally blind; Four nurses from the Sunshine Sisters International; Duke of Edinburgh Awards youth members Ezequiel Vasquez, Hana Osman and Bruna Joaquim; Emely Dlamini from Rotary Club of London and many more who donated their time, efforts and talents to stage a memorable and spectacular show with view of raising funds for Blind Aid and Kings College Hospital Charity. Karishma Bandhari, an actress who works both in UK and USA was invited to become a secret judge and selected three participants Jonas Florell, Kaavya Suthar and Shreeya Makwana to receive a special award by the Mayor of Southwark for their team work, enthusiasm, dedication and creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asianexpress.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/D70_0400_22-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45872\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The special guest list was extensive and included:<br>\u2022 His Excellency, Dr. Winston McKenzie&nbsp;(United Nations Peace Ambassador)<br>\u2022 Her Excellency, Madam Rita Tani Iddi (Deputy High Commissioner To The UK for Ghana)<br>\u2022 His Excellency, Thandazile Mbuyisa&nbsp; (First Secretary Political at Swaziland High Commission \u2013 Kingdom Of Eswatini, South Africa)<br>\u2022 Her Excellency Dr. Fatou Bensouda (former Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, African Union, Gambia)<br>\u2022 His Excellency, Mohato Bereng Seeiso (His Majesty from Lesotho)<br>\u2022 His Excellency, Andreas S. Kakouris (High Commissioner in the UK for the Republic of Cyprus)<br>\u2022 His Excellency, Ambassador Sarafadeen Tunji Isola (High Commissioner to the United Kingdom for Nigeria)<br>\u2022 His Excellency, Ambassador Dr. Morie Komba Manyah (High Commissioner to UK for Sierra Leone)<br>\u2022 His Excellency Dr Thomas Bisika (High Commissioner to UK for the Republic of Malawi)<br>\u2022 Rt Honourable Lieutenant General Nhial Deng (Politician from South Sudan)<br>\u2022 Honourable Eitvydas Bajarunas (Ambassador to the United Kingdom for Lithuania)<br>\u2022 Dame Helen Hyde, DBE (Dame of the British Empire recognised for her work relating to the National and Holocaust Education for Jewish Heritage)<br>\u2022 His Excellency, Ambassador Ivan Romero (Ambassador of Honduras to the UK, and Dean of the Latin American Ambassadors in London)<br>\u2022 Councillor Rosa Gomez (Blind and Finalist as one of UK\u2019s Best Councillors)<br>\u2022 And many more who flew in from different parts of the world to support, and also sent in numerous messages of appreciation after the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Special Guests included London and Commonwealth Rotary Members who worked collectively to support the event:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>\u2022   Nicki Scott, Vice President of Rotary International who shared powerful messages of how Rotary is about People in Action and leaders from around the globe, including the Commonwealth, who collectively offer \u201cService above self\u201d\n\u2022   Himanshu Jain, Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Greater London, local representative of His Majesty who carried out the Loyal Toast\n\u2022   Tony Sharma, Rotary Past District Governor who helped host visiting Rotarians attending the event     \n\u2022   Sreetharan Vallipuram, Rotary and Commonwealth Positive Peace Ambassador who worked on the project in an advisory capacity\n\u2022   Alison Cox, Founder of Commonwealth Resounds who started the entertainment program with a beautiful song called \u201cMajesty\u201d dedicated to both the late Queen Elizabeth and to welcome HRH King Charles onto the throne\n\u2022   Tarja Inovarra, a Rotarian based in Finland flew specially to London with various Rotary guests to attend the Mayor of Southwark\u2019s Ball, and support the London and Commonwealth Rotarians<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many more local community leaders and politicians also attended to help fundraise and promote culture, diversity and friendship, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>\u2022   Chief Superintendent of Metropolitan Police, Carl Lindley\n\u2022   Councillor Keith Price, Member of GLA for Redbridge and Havering\n\u2022   Jas Athwal, Leader of Redbridge London Borough Council\n\u2022   Suresh Kumar, Owner of Indra Travels who headed the fundraising auction, with prizes that included flights for two to Europe and a bottle of champagne signed by Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak\n\u2022   Other guests included Mayors representing various boroughs <\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many sponsors and supporters came on board to help make the event a huge success including \u2013 The City Pavilion, Nusound Radio, MATV, Lyca Radio, Asian Express, PTC Punjabi, Healing Our Earth, Indra Travel, JK Film, Aster DM Healthcare, Anand International, Penrose Health, London DBS, Radnor Properties, VNRE, JagatWani, Nwer Estates, Baringa, Yagna Bhoomi, Tabla Restaurant, Siddhashram, Punjab National Bank, The London Entrepreneurs Club and others. 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