Community Community Security At the grand in the Gulf gathering of P6was on the P16 International agenda this week Ladies Potluck Group, as GU-Q’s CIRS held Indonesian tradition, a strategic forum to culture and cuisine discuss the issue. were in the spotlight.

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BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL: Ethiopian women have the most beautiful faces in the world, says Kimberly Sheedy, who has extensively photographed them. Compassion UnLtd

COVER Australian expatriate businesswoman Kimberley Sheedy on STORY life changing moments, and changed lives in Ethiopia. P4-5 2 GULF TIMES Wednesday, September 28, 2016 COMMUNITY ROUND & ABOUT

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EVENTS diving lessons, experience unparalleled October 20 to 22 at the Doha Exhibition culmination of an intensive nine-month adventure and see the world beneath the and Convention Center. It is the first-of- programme, featuring works by 18 local Speechcraft programme waves, this is where it starts. Get your its-kind event in Qatar that is dedicated contemporary artists who have been working DATE: October 7- November 11 scuba diving certification with the Padi to local and international trade and beauty in the artist’s studios and spaces at the Fire TIME: 2:30pm-5:30pm Open Water Diver course – the world’s professionals as well as local consumers. Station since September 2015. The exhibition VENUE: Shrarq Capital, C-Ring Road most popular and widely recognised scuba The three-day show focuses on four pillars showcases new work and projects created Speechcraft is an extended workshop on course. Millions of people have learned in the beauty industry, including Cosmetics by the artists during their residency period, the fundamentals of the public speaking to scuba dive and gone on to discover the & Fragrance, SPA & Aesthetics, Natural shedding light on the development of their skills. The course will be conducted by wonders of the aquatic world through this Products and Hair Care & Nails. innovative ideas and diverse studio practices. experienced Toastmasters and includes course. For more information, call Ahmed Photographic, sculptural, and installation active participation to develop skills, S Abd al-Aty, Padi Open water instructor. based artworks fi ll the Garage Gallery and rather than just theoretical learning. Mob: 55727527. showcase these talented artists. This educational programme covers a number of topics that play an important Doha Toastmasters Meet Yamativo Salsa Classes role in good Public Speaking, which DATE: October 1 DATE: Every Monday includes Take the Terror Out of a Talk, TIME: 7pm-9:30pm TIME: 7pm Speech Organization, Effective Speech VENUE: Holiday Villa Hotel VENUE: Radisson Blu Evaluation. For registration, please contact Doha Toastmasters, the pioneer club of It’s always fun and always challenging. 55841255/33529140. Qatar, trains individuals in communication Let’s meet and learn some moves every and leadership skills. Transform yourself Monday night. You don’t need to do World Heart Day into a confident public speaker and a strong anything, just join us. Level 1 (intermediate DATE: September 29 leader. Acquire this vital skill in a friendly level) 7pm and for beginner level 8pm. Be TIME: 6:30pm and supportive environment. For more there are Radisson Blu Hotel Cabana Club. VENUE: Aster Medical Center, Al Hilal details, call 77036696. Aster Medical Centre, a division of Aster Cake Decoration Classes DM Healthcare, will organise an interactive Doha Sightseeing DATE: Morning and evening session on cardiovascular diseases DATE: Until September VENUE: Tavola Royal Plaza, Al Saad Street associated with World Heart Day 2016. TIME: 9am-9pm Tavola off ers a range of cake decorating and The session will be held for pre-registered VENUE: Around Doha kitchen skills classes. It is the only authorised participants at Millenium Hotel, Al Sadd, Doha Bus is Qatar’s first hop-on hop-off Wilton method provider in the Middle on September 29 at 6.30pm. The session sight-seeing bus tour, providing both local East. It is authorised by Wilton enterprises will be led by Dr Raveendran P, cardiologist, residents and visiting tourists a flexible to conduct classes in the Wilton Method Aster Medical Center, Al Hilal. The theme way to discover the country’s vibrant past, cake decorating and the Wilton Method of this year’s celebration is Power your Life. present and future. Each Doha Bus tour Instructors (WMI) training programmes by highlights a variety of interesting locations Knightsbridge PME (UK). Tavola conducts throughout this fast changing landscape sugar-crafting programmes and also off ers including Souq Waqif, The Pearl, Villaggio programmes in baking and chocolate making. as well as The Museum of Islamic Art. Doha Bus enhances the sightseeing experience New Bootcamp Abu Hamour with seven different language options to DATE: Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday choose from as well as group discounts, TIME: 6pm private coach tours and corporate outings. VENUE: Doha British School Doha Bus is a fun, interactive and highly Located just minutes from Villaggio 4th International Tango Festival education experience for every traveller. and a walk away from Ain Khalid Gate the DATE: October 27-29 Doha British School campus is our newest Public Choir Concert VENUE: Intercontinental Doha The City Aspire Splash and Dash Bootcamp location. The training takes place Wir Sind Hier! (We are here!) Be a part of Qatar’s ultimate tango DATE: Every Sunday and Wednesday on the main grass playing fi eld surrounded DATE: October 1 experience! TIME: 7pm-9pm by an athletics track. There are showers TIME: 7pm Everyone’s invited to the 4th edition VENUE: Aspire Dome available and changing rooms. VENUE: German International School of the International Tango Festival in The athletics track and swimming pool The Junges Consortium Berlin, the Doha. Three exciting days of workshops, will be open for 50 participants aged Pottery workshop for kids famous Berlin State Opera Children’s followed by three nights of Milonga Socials, seven years and above per session and DATE: Every Monday Chorus will perform their only public organised to learn the art of dancing, facility. Swimming skills are mandatory TIME: 5pm-6pm concert along with Doha Youth and Junior socialising and enjoying the dance as a form for registering at the swimming sessions Kids will learn a new hand building Choirs. They have undertaken tours to of self-expression. with a limited number of 50 participants technique for creating and fi nishing artworks many different countries including France, per session. The event is open to public in clay. For more, call 44865201. Luxembourg, Italy, Poland, Czech Republic, Live Music registration on-site from 6:00 to 7:45pm. Lithuania, Latvia, Vietnam and now in DATE: Until September 30 Fitness Training Qatar. All are welcome! Refreshments TIME: 7:30pm-11:30pm DATE: Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday will be provided. Donation/tickets VENUE: Admiral’s Club TIME: 6pm-7pm QR50 are available on the door or call: Featuring special Irish band Coelta with VENUE: MIA Park 50720445/33749185. two gigs per month, followed by Over Your There are fi tness classes in the park on Head, Bluestone, Sand Tunes, Doha Band, Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday nights Football Tournament 50 Degree, Dave Duchette, Vertuoso, Jack between 6 and 7pm. Open to all levels of DATE: October 29 Daniels Trio and others, only in Admiral’s. fi tness, Bootcamp is an intensive and fun Friends Circle Qatar is organising their Admiral’s Club, 7:30pm to 11:30pm, way to train and also meet new people in the VI Indian Invitational 7, a side football Thursdays and Fridays, until September 30. open and friendly group atmosphere. More tournament supported by Qatar Football No entry fee, above 21 years. information, from Bootcamp, Qatar or info @ Association, to be held on October 29 in bootcampqatar.com. Doha. The tournament will be played on TUMBAO Latin Nights Combination of Sun, Sand and Surfi ng knock-out basis. Winners and runners- DATE: Every Sunday DATE: Ongoing up trophies will be given plus individual VENUE: Grand Hyatt Hotel VENUE: Aqua Park FOODIE CHOICE prizes. Teams interested to participate, Tumbao is not only a salsa rhythm, it For the fi rst time ever in Qatar, it will be contact 30853820 / 55440284. enables you to share in the creative flow possible to ride up curved sidewalls at 90 RESTAURANT: Oyster Bay of life and get connected to the beat and degrees to the direction of the water fl ow. LOCATION: St Regis Doha dance. Join us every Sunday at Dunes Giving visitors and especially surfi ng fanatics Beachside and family friendly, the Oyster with the fellow Latin dancers in town and an amazing experience available at only one Bay & Bar presents stunning horizons of the nightly competitions with valuable prizes place in Qatar Aqua Park. Arabian Gulf alongside a laidback, luxurious brought to you by Salsa n Candela. For more Come join us and also take advantage of the menu of Caribbean-inspired epicurean info & reservation, contact 44481280. extra free ticket you get anytime you buy two off erings and cool beverages. Stingray tickets. Set to a soundtrack of Calypso-infl uenced Doha Beauty Show music, the restaurant presents a modern DATE: October 20-22 Garage Gallery interpretation of traditional Latin American TIME: 10am DATE: Until November 1 cooking, mixing Caribbean spices and staples Padi Open Water Diver Course VENUE: Doha Exhibition and TIME: 8pm into innovative favourites, like Jamaican jerk, DATE: Ongoing Convention Center VENUE: Spaces at the Fire Station and grilled seafood and meat accompanied by If you’ve always wanted to take scuba Doha Beauty Show will be held from The Artists in Residence exhibition is a tropical fruit salsa.

Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Wednesday, September 28, 2016 COMMUNITY COVER STORY The human spirit My Ethiopian Journey at Warwick Doha served as an eye-opener to the suff ering of humanity, but even more on how kind hearts — like those of Dr Catherine Hamlin and Kimberly Sheedy, CEO of Starfish Lane Kids — are able to make a world of diff erence, writes Umer Nangiana

EMBODIMENT OF HUMANITY: Dr Catherine Hamlin has been working to treat women with fistula in Ethiopia for more than 50 years.

ometimes all it takes is just Dr Catherine Hamlin with her Dr Hamlins, the two Australian doctors diffi cult to do anything, she says, but me. When I met her it was an instant one visit to a new place Hamlin’s Fistula Foundation. working in Ethiopia, the country then when she had more funds and bond,” recalls Sheedy. and your life changes for Kimberly Sheedy, a that was in the news at that time she could fund her trips, she went to Coming from a rural Ethiopia ever. Kimberley Sheedy successful Australian expatriate for a terrible famine in the 80s. She Ethiopia many times. to capital Addis Ababa in search of encountered that very businesswoman in Doha and the started writing to Dr Hamlin and Sheedy became passionate better life, Meaza always wanted to momentS on her visit to Ethiopia years CEO of Starfi sh Lane Kids nurseries, then went to meet them in Ethiopia. about helping the cause and has study. Sheedy started sending her ago. To this day, she has been sharing now tells the stories of women she “The fi rst time I met them and to helped raise over US$22,000 for the $100 a month and that changed her the stories she captured on lens of met in Ethiopia and Dr Hamlin, who see the women they were helping Hamlin Fistula Foundation, midwife life forever. Meaza, a mother of two some of the most impoverished has dedicated her life to help these and how devastating was the colleges and orphanages in Ethiopia. now, has a degree in business and women in that part of the world. women with her Fistula hospital situation there for the women of Kimberley has a great passion for calls Sheedy her mother. It was a world where Sheedy came established half a century ago. Ethiopia changed my life,” Sheedy volunteerism and service. “I have taken my children to across women who were suff ering In one such story-telling session, tells Community in a chat after her She and her children support two Ethiopia to show them that poverty shame and social disintegration from Sheedy gave a moving presentation, presentation. young women from Ethiopia — two has many faces and not to be scared preventable and treatable diseases. My Ethiopian Journey, at the “I also do photography and I love girls Meaza and Mahalet — who have of poverty. Poverty is really scary and It was a part of the world with little Warwick Doha to a group of women the Ethiopian woman’s face. I think now become a part of Kimberley’s people just want to kind of turn their or no prenatal care, where the risk of hosted by Qatar Expat Women. it is the face of the most beautiful extended family. Kimberley works to back. But I am not scared of poverty. dying from pregnancy or childbirth Speaking to the audience at the woman in the world with the most support fellow Australian and noted It has many faces. So taking my is one in 16. event, Australian ambassador Axel beautiful facial features. I was physician, Dr Catherine Hamlin, and children there to let them see it was This is the world in which millions Wabenhorst highlighted the gravity mesmerised by the photography Dr Hamlin’s Fistula Foundation in fundamental,” says Sheedy. of Ethiopian women live, a world of the subject of the presentation; the aspect as well,” Sheedy elaborates on Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. She says she recently got married where childbirth injuries such as philanthropic work of Dr Catherine her motivations to travel to that part “I met Mahalet, 14, about four again in Kenya, where her two fi stula are far too common. But then Hamlin and her beloved “Fistula of Africa. years ago when I was there with my Ethiopian daughters came over to at the same place, Sheedy witnessed Pilgrims.” It started primarily out of her daughter. But I met Meaza about 14 attend the marriage and it was a great the best of hope and human Speaking about her experiences desire to see Ethiopia through her years ago in a café there. And I think feeling to have her ‘entire family’ compassion at work in the form of Sheedy says she fi rst read about the own eyes. As one person, it is very she is the one who changed it for together. Dr Hamlin, who Sheedy Wednesday, September 28, 2016 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY

“Seeing the smiles on the faces of those helped by the kindness of people who care was wonderful. It was very inspiring to say the least,” said Natascha Asselstine, an Australian expatriate, coming out of the presentation by Sheedy

THE MOVING SPIRIT: Kimberley Sheedy has been helping Ethiopian women for years. considers her mentor in life, started and will help continue that legacy,” it for her. she observes. She went on to help women and Vicky Cumming, a South African make diff erences in their lives. “I expatriate, after attending the never wanted to be like her because presentation felt gratitude towards I knew it was completely out of my the presenter for “opening her range on what to do,” says Sheedy. eyes to the more important things She feels everyone can help others in life.” She says she had never in need by even doing very little like heard of fi stula before. “Thanks giving $100 a month to someone in to presentations like these that need. pull us together and help fi ght the Many of the more than 90 many battles that so many innocent women, who attended Sheedy’s people face in this world. Bravo, presentation, say they were inspired Kimberley!” says Cumming. by the work of Dr Hamlin and “Seeing the smiles on the faces Sheedy and moved by the stories of of those helped by the kindness of women in Ethiopia. people who care was wonderful. “We will never face those kinds It was very inspiring to say the of trials in our lives, living in a least,” says Natascha Asselstine, an developed fi rst world country. It Australian expatriate, coming out of takes a heroine to hold the light up the presentation by Sheedy. and reveal what was not known. “I was extremely moved. Most Most of us had never heard of a of us were in tears in there. It was Fistula before Dr Hamlin’s work,” moving to actually hear the women’s says Soul Robertson, from South stories and to know about the work Africa. that Dr Hamlin is doing,” says GROUP POSER: L-R: Kimberley Sheedy, CEO and Founder Starfish Lane Kids, Australian ambassador Axel “Now, we can only imagine their Gabrielle Turner, a British expatriate. Wabenhorst, Carole Austin, Founder of Qatar Expat Women, and Nada Hamouche, also from QEW. pain and suff ering and now we can actually do something about it. I am going to help pay for a fi stula repair operation,” she adds. A Doha-based artist Pip Hoy says “Kimberley’s presentation about Dr Hamlin’s Fistula Foundation was equal parts informative and moving. Everything about this story speaks of strong and inspirational women.” Tracey Kohinga thanked Sheedy for a “truly inspiring and heart felt presentation.” “I have four beautiful daughters and I would never want them to suff er the same way as these gorgeous Ethiopian women. We can all do more and be more. Thank you for inspiring me and all the women there today,” says Kohinga at the conclusion of the presentation. Carol Bentley, a US expatriate, says legacy is a huge part of life. “Dr Hamlin’s legacy is those beautiful Ethiopian girls. Kimberley is someone who is paying it forward IMPRESSED: The participants of the event felt moved by Sheedy’s work. 6 GULF TIMES Wednesday, September 28, 2016 COMMUNITY RGS Guildford in Qatar opens its doors to pupils

The induction morning was attended by Hamad Saleh al-Qamra, Chairman of Al Qamra The curriculum at RGS Guildford in Qatar is designed to challenge and inspire children to make the most of Holding. their talents.

he Royal Grammar School, Other key attendees, including Dr Hossam such that we fi nd RGS alumni at the top of the inspire children to make the most of their Guildford (RGS Guildford) in Qatar Mostafa, CEO of Al Qamra Holding, founding world’s professions, from government to the talents; the language of instruction is English opened its doors recently to its fi rst parents and pupils enjoyed an open day arts, from fi nance to engineering.” and all of the staff members are highly batch of students. viewing of the school and its facilities, which He spoke about the high expectations that qualifi ed and British trained. Following an induction morning, include indoor and outdoor play areas for are set at the RGS, which ensures all of its Admission to the School is by assessment whichT was attended by Hamad Saleh al- each year group. Bridges referred to the RGS pupils are set on the path to success. RGS only and all applicants must meet the high Qamra, Chairman of Al Qamra Holding, as ‘a unique school with an impressive history pupils are expected to be punctual, polite, academic standards demanded by RGS or be the RGS Guildford in Qatar’s benefactor, of providing an outstanding British education courteous, to work with others, to persevere able to demonstrate a potential to access the the school was offi cially declared open to for over 500 years.” and to try their hardest at all times. curriculum and thrive at the school. pupils. Principal Paul Bridges paid tribute to The principal stated that RGS is a school The RGS Guildford in Qatar, located in the The school is open to girls and boys al-Qamra, saying that it was his “passion, with the highest standards internationally. convenient location of Um Salal Mohammed, between three and six years of age (Reception, support and generosity which has made the “Your son or daughter has joined a follows a British curriculum that has been Nursery, Year 1 and 2), with older students up Royal Grammar School, Guildford possible community of thousands of students both developed at the RGS Guildford. The to age 18, being admitted in to the single sex here in Qatar.” past and present whose achievements are curriculum is designed to challenge and Senior School over the coming years. CIRS hosts forum on security concerns facing the Gulf

ecurity in the Gulf was on the agenda United States. Concerns such as the ongoing war this week as Georgetown University in Yemen, the Iran nuclear agreement, cyber- in Qatar’s Center for International attacks, political developments in Egypt, the rise and Regional Studies (CIRS) held a of extremism, and the complexities of intra-Gulf strategic forum to discuss the issue. relations were also on the agenda. SHosted in collaboration with the National Defense “The security situation in the Gulf is a complex University’s Near East South Asia Center for one, as it’s impacted by a multitude of historical, Strategic Studies (NESA), the meeting brought cultural and political factors,” said CIRS Director together regional and international experts, Dr Mehran Kamrava. “By providing a space ambassadors and scholars. to discuss the moves and counter-moves of The one-day forum featured presentations on key players, we hope to contribute to a greater current threats and safety concerns facing the understanding of the current realities of the Gulf region from speakers including Georgetown region.” University in Qatar’s Professor Rory Miller, CIRS The forum aimed to proactively discuss Director Dr Mehran Kamrava, Visiting Professor potential threats and analyse the changing in the Gulf Studies Program at Qatar University, landscape in the wake of recent leadership Abdulkhaleq Abdulla, and NESA Professors changes and events such as the Arab uprisings. Gawdat Bahgat and Richard Russell. Established in 2005, CIRS is Georgetown During the forum, delegates discussed the University in Qatar’s premier research institution security situation involving some of the region’s which fosters the study of regional and central players, including Qatar, the United Arab international issues through research, dialogue, Emirates, and Iran, as well as Gulf countries’ and engagement with scholars, opinion-makers, The one-day forum featured presentations on current threats and safety concerns facing relations with key Western powers such as the practitioners, and activists. the Gulf region. Wednesday, September 28, 2016 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY Japanese embassy donates books to Qatar University

he Embassy of Japan donated 103 books to Qatar University on September 26, 2016, in cooperation with the JapanT Foundation. The books were handed over by Ambassador Shingo Tsuda and include a collection of Japanese famous literature translated in Arabic, Japanese language text books, manga and folk tales. The ceremony was attended by Dr Hasssan al-Derham, President of Qatar University, Dr Rashid al-Kuwari, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and Dr Imad Bachir, Director of the Library with language speech competition other faculties and students. which was held at Qatar University, Dr Bachir, in his speech, received 13 students from the expressed the university’s gratitude University. I sincerely hope that to Japan and wished for further co- these books will become the operation between the two friendly incentives and give students a countries. valuable opportunity to broaden Ambassador Tsuda said that the their knowledge about Japan and its book donation by Japan to Qatar culture,” the ambassador said. University started in 1989 and the Ambassador Tsuda took a tour total number of Japanese books at of the Library at the end of the the library has reached more than ceremony. 1,000. Seen here, from the right, are “Thanks to the College of Arts Dr Imad Bachir, Head of Library; and Sciences of Qatar University, Dr Hasssan al-Derham, President this month marks the 3rd year since of Qatar University; Ambassador Japan special courses including Shingo Tsuda, and Dr Rashid the language, history and society al-Kuwari, Dean of the College of started. This year’s Japanese Arts and Sciences. Alumni celebrates Onam, silver jubilee

embers of the Thiruvalla Mar Thoma College Alumni Association (Qatar Chapter) held their Onam celebrations at a gathering at the Indian MCultural Centre on Friday. The celebrations also coincided with the Silver Jubilee celebrations of the chapter. A widely acclaimed fi lm personality from Kerala, Blessy was the chief guest. He is the director of a number of successful movies. He inaugurated the function by lighting the traditional lamp at a meeting chaired by President Valsamma Varghese. Convenor of the Silver Jubilee celebrations Samuel Varghese welcomed the guests. Patron Baby Kurian and Vice president Raju Mathew off ered felicitations and General Secretary Lijo Raju proposed the vote of thanks. As in previous years the alumni gifted trophies and certifi cates to children of the members who performed well in the Class 10 and 12 examinations. Ex-vice president Thomas Varghese Meleth, who is leaving Doha for good, was given a farewell memento. Blessy handed the mementos and other awards to students. An array of dances and songs marked the celebrations, which ended with a sumptuous ‘Onam Sadya’. Chapter founding general secretary Varghese INAUGURATION: Blessy inaugurating the Onam and Silver Jubilee celebrations of the Mar Thoma College Alumni (Qatar chapter) at the Indian Varghese, Cijo Mohan Mathew and Biji Cultural Centre on Friday. ICC President Girish Kumar, chapter president Valsamma Varghese, Indian Community Benevolent Forum vice president Mathew Varghese co-ordinated the function. Baby Kurian and others are seen in the picture. 8 GULF TIMES Wednesday, September 28, 2016 COMMUNITY

The Mushaira after the awards will celebrate the 100th birth anniversary of Ahmed Amjad Islam Amjad has been selected from Pakistan Javed Akhtar, the award recipient from India, will Nadeem Qasmi, one of the greatest poets, writers, journalists and scholars of Pakistan. for the award. preside over the Mushaira. 20th Aalmi Frogh-e-Urdu Adab Awards ceremony on October 28 he 20th annual Aalmi Frogh-e-Urdu Adab Awards from Pakistan (with Prof Dr Saleem This year’s Mushaira has been Guest poets from India for this Frogh-e-Urdu Adab (International Award for promotion Akhter, Prof Khawaja Mohammad designated as “Bayad (in memory year’s Mushaira are Javed Akhtar, Awards will be presented of Urdu literature), which comprise Zakaria and Prof Tehsin Firaqi as of) Ahmed Nadeem Qasmi’’, Hasan Kazmi, Prof. Muzaff er Ali to India’s Javed Akhtar a gold shield and cash award of members). whose birthday centenary is being Shahmiri, Khursheed Alam and and Pakistan’s Amjad Rs150,000, is given annually to two Dr Gopi Narang; Prof Dr Pirzada celebrated in Pakistan and all over Aleena Itrat Rizvi. IslamT Amjad by Majlis Frogh-e- Urdu writers, one from India and Qasim, well known educationist and the world this year. Qasmi who was The guest poets from Pakistan are Urdu Adab at Radisson Blu Hotel on the other from Pakistan, for their poet; and Shabana Azmi, leading born in November, 1916 and died in Pirzada Qasim, Amjad Islam Amjad, October 28. life-time achievements in creative actress and human rights activist; July, 2006, was one of the greatest Shoaib bin Aziz, Ayoub Khawar, The event is being organised fi ction, research or critical works. will be the guests of honour. poets, writers, journalists and Qaiser Wajdi and Khalid Masood under the patronage of the Ministry The 20th Awards were decided After the awards presentation scholars of Pakistan. That was why, Khan. of Culture and Sports. “We are by two independent juries, headed ceremony, an international mushaira when Aalmi Awards were launched Zahoor-ul-Islam Javed from UAE, proud and very pleased that the by Prof Dr Gopi Chand Narang, will be held, which will feature by the Majlis in 1996, the Pakistan’s Ehsan Shahid from the UK, Naheed ministry is continuing to extend former Chairman, Sahitya Academy top poets from Pakistan, India, jury, headed by renowned satirist, Virk from USA, Shazia Noreen its support and co-operation to of India (with Prof Shafey Qidwai, USA, UK, Germany and the UAE. humorous writer and Urdu scholar, from Germany and Doha-based us, which it has been doing for the Prof Dr Abdus Samad and Haqqani The Award winner from India, Mushtaq Ahmed Khan Yousufi , poets Fartash Syed (from Pakistan), last many years,’’ Majlis Chairman al-Qasmi as members); and Dr Javed Akhtar will preside over the decided to confer the fi rst Aalmi Shaad Akolvi (from India) and Reza Mohammad Atiq said. Khurshid ul Hasan Rizvi, noted Mushaira. Majlis will also release a Award upon Ahmed Nadeem Qasmi Hussain Reza (from Pakistan) will Launched in 1996, the Aalmi Urdu scholar, educationist and poet special souvenir on the occasion. from Pakistan. also participate.

Noble International School students mark International Day of Peace

Students of Noble International School marked the International Day of Peace recently with a special assembly in which they performed a peace action song. They urged everybody to shake hands, to promote peace. The day is observed annually on September 21. Wednesday, September 28, 2016 GULF TIMES 9 MARKETING COMMUNITY Blue Salon launches the new range of Parfums de Marly

ulien Sprecher, connoisseur and creator of Parfums de Marly, has combined his love of horses with the history of France through a collection of rare and authentic perfumes.J The new range of perfumes has been launched by Blue Salon in Qatar. “During the XVIIIth century, horses and perfumes were the pride and glory of the nation,” says Sprecher. Among European monarchies, Louis XV’s court is largely reputed as “the perfumed court”. At Versailles, scents rule in style while Europe’s finest stallions thrive in the stud farms of France. In 1739, Louis XV commissioned Cuillaume Coustou to sculpt equestrian statues “The Horses of Marly” to further enhance the perfumed fountain, a main moment of the court. Fragrant odes to an era where splendour was the symbol of ultimate beauty, Parfums de Marly’s creations pay tribute to King Louis XV’s two passions that dominated his life: thoroughbreds and pure perfumes. Parfums de Marly’s collections create a unique world filled with signature scents. Sedbury, Meliora, Herod, Pegasus, Darley, Athalia, and Nisean boldly dive into captivating deep harmonies with a flair for exceptional raw material. “Perfume is a time capsule. It has the power to take us on a journey. I have always loved this 18th century where horses and perfumes were the pride and glory of France,” adds Sprecher. Argan Restaurant to feature Melage Tagine during October

rgan, the Moroccan restaurant at Al Jasra herbs and Moroccan olive oil; the Carrot Charmoula Boutique Hotel, has launched multiple Salad composed of fresh carrot marinated with off ers for Moroccan food lovers to enjoy herbs and Moroccan olive oil; Traditional Moroccan authentic family Moroccan Tagine. Salad with fresh Romaine lettuce, tomato and fresh Argan promises to off er a true Moroccan cucumber; and the Taktouka Salad with mix capsicum, Ahospitality experience in a majestic setting, with fresh herbs and tomato. vibrant colours and a relaxing majlis area daily from All this to be followed by the Mhensha, baked almond 12noon till 4pm. Every month visitors can enjoy a sweet stuff ed in the fi lo pastry with cinnamon. sumptuous new Signature Tajine Dish prepared by Chef “Souq Waqif is considered a cultural and historical Zahira. destination for visitors from regional and international Tagine is set to tease the senses through the amazing markets and our role as Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels blend of spice and herbs and its wholesome culinary (SWBH) is to refl ect timeless Qatari hospitality with experience. It will be a preferred venue for all those who attention to details that will make every moment of truly appreciate true Moroccan delicacies. your stay with us in to SWBH memory,” says Hafi dh al- The chosen Tagine for October, which will run till Busaidy, Cluster General Manager of SWBH. the end of the month will be the Melage Tagine, a veal “The SWBH combines state-of-the-art shank tajine cooked with baby onion and served with functionality with traditional warmth to ensure guests couscous, mix nuts in addition to Moroccan olives, the highest levels of hospitality at a global standard. At Harissa sauce, and accompanied by freshly baked SWBH, we aspire to be the top choice in the country Moroccan bread. by providing high standards of excellence and bespoke Also accompanying are a variety of salads such as the services in catering to upscale segments of corporate, Zaalouk Salad composed of grilled eggplant with fresh leisure,” he added. The interior of the restaurant. 10 GULF TIMES Wednesday, September 28, 2016 COMMUNITY INFOGRAPHIC Wednesday, September 28, 2016 GULF TIMES 11 LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE COMMUNITY 10 packing hacks to streamline your move

oving brings a mix of emotions. container for supplies you’ll need immediately Excitement about living in a upon arrival. You can quickly see the contents, new home is paired with angst plus this container is easy to pull among a sea and anxiety about the actual of brown boxes. moving process. The most Mdreaded task is the one that takes the most Avoid bathroom-box blunders: Toiletries time: packing. can easily break or spill. For powder cosmetics, The boxes, the bubble wrap, the labels — oh place a cotton ball inside the container to my! Packing can be chaotic and overwhelming. prevent cracking. For bottles, remove caps, Fortunately the experts at Penske Truck Rental add plastic wrap and replace caps for a more have some time-tested tips to help anyone protective seal. make packing for a move fast, easy and effi cient. Move appliances with care: Plan ahead Creative packing supplies: Boxes, when moving appliances. Check the owner’s packing tape and bubble wrap are essential, manuals for special moving instructions. For but by creatively using what you already have, refrigerators, defrost at least one day before you’ll cut costs and waste. Try blankets and a move and wipe liquid to avoid a wet, smelly bedding instead of bubble wrap. Socks wrapped mess. around glasses and stemware provide excellent protection. Decorative baskets can be used as Plan ahead: Reserve a rental truck at least a substitute for boxes when it comes to light two weeks in advance. A 12- or 16-foot truck goods. is ideal for moving a few large items or the contents of a small apartment. Moving a larger Label wisely: Mark each box with your home will require a bigger truck. name, information about its contents and the room it comes from. Numbering boxes and Pack moving trucks effi ciently: Start with house without unnecessary breaks. By packing Consolidate: Finally, remember the less adding colours coding helps keep everything heavy items fi rst and strive to distribute weight drinks and snacks, you won’t need to stop when you have to pack, the less time it will take so organised. When you arrive at your new home, evenly to prevent shifting. If possible, place hunger strikes. condense by getting rid of unused items. The sort boxes by putting them directly into the couches on their ends rather than horizontally general rule is if you haven’t used it within rooms where they belong. to save space. When stacking boxes, create Keep important documents close: Keep a year, it’s time for it to go. Have a yard sale, walls and tie down to secure. important documents, credit cards and your donate goods or give to friends (give fi rst dibs to Pack strategically: Start with the rooms driver’s license in a bag inside the truck. When those pals helping you on move day). you use the least before packing the most Pack snacks: After spending days packing you stop for a break, make sure to lock this bag frequented rooms. What’s more, use a clear you’ll want to hit the road and get to your new in the center console or glove box. ©Brandpoint

ARIES TAURUS GEMINI March 21 — April 19 April 20 — May 20 May 21 — June 20

You have options today Aries and with your ruler Mars the planet Today’s Moon in Virgo, your fellow earth sign and your 5th house of There is nothing better than proving someone wrong, is there Twins? of energy and stamina moving into Capricorn, your tenth house romance, creativity and fun is just the pep in your step, you need to You like nothing better than being a dark horse and surprising of career and ambition for the next 6 weeks, you are set to shine push forward with something you’ve been avoiding or stalling. everyone. Well, the time has come for sure. professionally.

CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22

If you don’t feel ready to take the plunge — workwise, personally There is nothing worse than feeling as if you have gone wrong With your 5th house highlighted by motivator Mars there is no or emotionally, then don’t. Mars the planet that stirs things up sets somewhere along the line and are not quite sure where you went stopping you — or at least there shouldn’t be anything or anyone in up shop in your opposite sign of Capricorn today, your one on one wrong and how to fix things. Maybe fate stepped in and steered you your way but your own hesitation Virgos. relationship zone and for the next 6 weeks, you will have much more off course on purpose Leos? insight into everything.

LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21

If you’re totally honest with yourself today Librans, you will realise Now that love planet Venus has set up shop in your sign for the Mars the planet of action and adventure moves out of your sign just how easy it is for you to allow yourself to get talked into doing next few weeks, this is a great time for you to amp up your love life. today and sets up shop in your second house of money and self– things you don’t really want to do at times. How about changing that Single? That means going out and getting online if necessary and worth (through November 10). Mars is exalted in your sign, which around a bit? being open to meeting someone who doesn’t necessarily meet your means he is in his happiest place ever. Enjoy! high standards!

CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20

With Mars setting up shop in your sign today (through November There are some things you simply have no control over. You’re a With motivator Mars the planet of “just do it” setting up shop in your 10), you have a nice 6 weeks of added energy and stamina to look stubborn, fixed sign, so this doesn’t always sit well with you. Loosen eleventh house of hopes, wishes and friendship for the next 6 weeks, forward to, Goats. Make a list of everything you want to do. up and just let go of all the things you cannot control. making new friends and even starting a business or part time biz with a friend are all on your agenda. 12 GULF TIMES Wednesday, September 28, 2016 COMMUNITY CARTOONS/PUZZLES

Wordsearch Adam

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Literary Terms

BATHOS IAMB RHYME COUPLET IMAGERY SATIRE DACTYL IRONY SIMILE ELEGY LYRIC SONNET ELISION MEASURE SPONDEE EPIC NARRATIVE STANZA FOOT PROSE VERSE

Codeword Every letter of the alphabet is used at least once. Squares with the same number in have the same letter in. Work out which number represents which letter.

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Sudoku

Bound And Gagged

Sudoku is a puzzle based on a 9x9 grid. The grid is also divided into nine (3x3) boxes. You are given a selection of values and to complete the puzzle, you must fill the grid so that every column, every anone is repeated. Wednesday, September 28, 2016 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY

Quick Clues Colouring

Across Down 1. Gain (11) 2. System of belief (5) 9. In arrears (7) 3. Disrobe (7) 10. Change (5) 4. Drowsy (6) 11. Elbow (5) 5. Commerce (5) 12. Take liberties (7) 6. Intrude (7) 13. Painter (6) 7. Huge (11) 15. Placid (6) 8. Disrespect (11) 18. A waterfall (7) 14. Tutor (7) 20. Throb (5) 16. Elucidate (7) 22. Doorkeeper (5) 17. Fondle (6) 23. Resilient (7) 19. A month (5) 24. Naivety (11) 21. Water-lily (5)

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Across Down 1. Is it worn by a master builder? (6-5) 2. Outstanding result of love taking wing 9. Martine changes apparel (7) (5) 10. It helps to provide a cheap pleasant 3. Vaguely related to the foot-plate (7) snack (5) 4. What a baby will play with will make one 11. Did some pressing (5) nervous (6) 12. Jumps high in a supple way, perhaps 5. Red Indian on the Missouri river (5) Yesterday’s Solutions (5,2) 6. A reply showing wit or spite perhaps (7) 13. I should be, when small (6) 7. Used when lying low? (11) QUICK CRYPTIC 15. A grim situation on board (6) 8. Trustworthy, but guilty (11) Across: 1 Ecstatic; 5 Disc; 9 Plot; 10 Approval; Across: 1 Spectrum; 5 Land; 9 Lour; 10 18. Word of praise (7) 14. Not unwilling to try a tea-break (7) 20. Defence of the absent (5) 16. Doesn’t go out to support a wrong 11 Mount; 12 Seaside; 13 Establishment; 18 Spanking; 11 Tudor; 12 Egoists; 13 Senselessness; 22. A girl comes about publicity dodge (5) action (5,2) Cannabis; 19 Dumb; 20 Tripoli; 21 Fiery; 22 18 Oculists; 19 Used; 20 Othello; 21 Order; 22 23. Badly mislead, giving people a hand (7) 17. Sailor joins a Scotsman on the roads (6) Dune; 23 Syllable. Fast; 23 Astonish. 24. A deep malady (3-8) 19. Requirements of necessity (5) Down: 2 Callous; 3 Titania; 4 Impossibility; Down: 2 Profuse; 3 Cargoes; 4 Unpretentious; 21. Turn aside for inspiration (5) 6 Invoice; 7 Collect; 8 Breach; 13 Excited; 14 6 At issue; 7 Digests; 8 Annoys; 13 Show-off; 14 Tension; 15 Blazon; 16 Madeira; 17 Numeral. Noughts; 15 Edible; 16 Neutron; 17 Skewers. 14 GULF TIMES Wednesday, September 28, 2016 COMMUNITY CINEMA Visaaranai a great pick for Oscars

A scene from the film.

Chingiz Aitmatov being his favourite authors. Bengali entries and both from Satyajit Ray and well mounted, yes. By Gautaman Bhaskaran Obviously Chandrakumar is really happy (Apur Sansar and Mahanagar), and very few However, police violence is a global that his story — a cry for justice — will now be in Telugu, Malayalam and Marathi. phenomenon today with American cops often exposed to an audience even wider than that Obviously, one of the reasons that may be accused of cruelty towards the marginalised ndia’s pick of Vetrimaaran’s Visaaranai at Venice. attributed to India’s poor show at the Oscars blacks in the country. Visaaranai is also about (Interrogation) as the offi cial Interestingly, Visaaranai’s selection is the undue importance given to Hindi khaki highhandedness on four, impoverished submission for the 2017 Foreign comes at a time when the cinemas of India cinema by the national selectors — ignoring daily wage earners who are charged with a Language Oscar is undoubtedly a great are distraught over the kind of neglect they the contributions from the rest of India. crime they did not commit and forced to choice. The movie — which premiered have been facing in the international arena. Eminent non-Bollywood directors like G plead guilty because the force was under Ito critically laudatory reviews at the Venice For many years now, Bollywood and its brand Aravindan, Adoor Gopalakrishnan, Girish pressure to solve a case of theft in the house Film Festival in 2015 and which garnered of Hindi language movies have been viewed Kasaravalli, Mrinal Sen and Buddhadeb of an infl uential offi cer. three National Awards at home, including as “the Indian cinema”. As we all know, only Dasgupta have time and again reiterated that A more important impediment that Indian one for the best Tamil work — was inspired about 150 fi lms are made in Mumbai’s Maya the panel set up the Film Federation of India producers and directors face is the means to by a Coimbatore autorickshaw driver, M Nagari every year, the rest of the produce to pick the country’s Oscar nominee may organise a publicity campaign in America. Chandrakumar’s horrifi c experiences behind coming from the other States. In fact, Tamil be seen as favouring the Hindi cinema. This This needs huge money. But Vetrimaaran bars that he compiled into a book, Lock Up. Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka make feeling gains signifi cance when one notices told me the other day that “funding is not Visaaranai — which had additional inputs the bulk of the annual total of roughly 1,300 that of the 40-plus fi lms that India has sent a problem. We have enough resources for by Vetrimaaran — is a compelling piece of movies. to LA, a vast majority has been from Mumbai. publicity. We are not dependent on State cinema which explores the nightmarish Also, Indian cinema as a whole has had a There are other factors at play when it help”. Visaaranai has been produced by actor torture that four Tamil migrant labourers poor record at the Oscars. Ever since India comes to winning a place in the Oscar race. Dhanush’s Wunderbar Films. undergo in an Andhra Pradesh police lockup. began sending up fi lms to LA in 1957 (a year What the 6000-odd Academy’s voting Hopefully, Dhanush, Vetrimaaran and their In 2006 — Chandrakumar and his friends, after the Academy of Motion Picture Arts members look for in a foreign language team would plan a good crusade to attract employed in a small hotel in Andhra Pradesh, and Sciences instituted a separate category entry is a certain uniqueness that can be the Academy voters to watch Visaaranai. were picked up by the police, incarcerated in a for foreign language pictures), the country identifi ed with the country concerned. It Not an easy job though. For, many of the suff ocatingly small cell for 13 days and beaten made it to the nomination list of fi ve full- was for this reason why I felt that The Lunch members are old and conservative, and to pulp for no apparent reason. Visaaranai length features only on three occasions Box — which was in the national race for the their idea of pictures seldom goes beyond documents the helplessness of such have- with Mehboob Khan’s Mother India in 1958 Oscar submission — was not quite apt. It was Hollywood. And when it does, it is Bollywood nots in the face of injustice and horrifi c third- (which lost the Oscar by a single vote to indeed a very good work, but did it have story whose reputation of being a song-and-dance degree torture perpetrated by the police. Federico Fellini’s Nights of Calabria), Mira that was uniquely Indian? No. And Gyan tamasha is not easy to erase. Lock Up, 160 pages, clinched the Best Nair’s Salaam Bombay (1989) and Ashutosh Correa’s Gujarati picture, The Good Road, Visaaranai, on the contrary, is extremely Document of Human Rights Award in 2006, Gowariker’s Lagaan in 2002. made it that year, 2013, but unfortunately it focussed, and shows no inclination — and Chandrakumar has since then published Most of India’s submissions have been in could not even clinch a nod. whatsoever — of being distracted by anything six more stories, and jots downs his points the Hindi language. Visaaranai is only the One is afraid that Visaaranai, despite being other than its core plot. And happily so. when his autorickshaw is either waiting for ninth Tamil fi lm to have gone as the country’s a riveting piece of drama may not qualify on customers or for the light to turn green. Late entry, the last being Kamal Hassan’s Hey Ram the “uniqueness” ground. Of course, it is z Gautaman Bhaskaran has been following into the night, he pens his stories of suff ering. in 2000. In contrast to this, other language highly engaging and powerfully narrated in all Visaaranai since its premiere at Venice, and he The man also loves to read, Gorky and movies have fared worse: there were just two its brutal honesty. Well acted, well directed may be e-mailed at [email protected] Wednesday, September 28, 2016 GULF TIMES 15 SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY Being a celebrity isn’t a piece of cake: Raveena

the changing role of the female to career prospects of actresses in By Durga Chakravarty component of Indian cinema. One showbiz? “I kept acting in fi lms even of them was Shool,” said Raveena, after marriage. It wasn’t all that who walked for designer Jayanthi long back that marriage marked the he has been a part of the Ballal at the third edition of Mysore end of a Bollywood actress’ career. Hindi fi lm industry for a Fashion Week 2016 last week. However, things have changed quarter of a century and The Satta star is the daughter considerably,” said Raveena, who tasted success with fi lms of fi lmmaker Ravi Tandon, who won a National Award for playing a like Shool and Daman: A directed fi lms like Khel Khel Mein, victim of domestic abuse in the 2001 SVictim of Marital Violence. So when starring Neetu Singh and Rishi social drama Daman: A Victim of actress Raveena Tandon says being Kapoor. She says for star children, Marital Violence. a celebrity is not easy, you may as getting noticed in the industry The Ziddi actress was last seen on well believe her. “Being a celebrity is easier than those who have a the big screen in fi lmmaker Anurag is certainly not a piece of cake,” non-fi lm background. But star Kashyap’s Bombay Velvet in 2015 Raveena told IANS in an e-mail children have to live up to certain in a special appearance. Since then interview. expectations. “There’s a certain Raveena has been away from the The 41-year-old ventured into pressure from the public. And, if silver screen. Bollywood in 1991 and was a part of your fi lm doesn’t work, it’s even So, what’s next for Raveena? some top-grossing fi lms including worse. They look down on you “(Filmmaker) Onir’s Shab with Dilwale and Mohra. The success of even more because they think that newcomers Ashish Bist and Arpita. the latter marked a turning point in everything is served to you on a Also, Ashtar Sayed’s Matr, which Raveena’s career, establishing her silver platter,” said the Aks star. deals with violence against women. as a leading actress in Bollywood. Raveena married fi lm distributor Shab is an emotional story in which Has she seen a change in the Anil Thadani in 2004. They have I play a high-society woman who portrayal of women in Hindi two children — daughter Rasha is in a relationship with a younger cinema? “The period of the 1990s and son Ranbir. She had previously man,” she said. Raveena asserted brought about more changes adopted Pooja and Chhaya as a that “as a society we need to change in Hindi cinema. By that time, single mother in 1995. our laws to protect women.” — LONG JOURNEY: Raveena Tandon there were several fi lms showing Has marriage been detrimental IANS

Still working to live up to When asked about how he views Kendall, Kylie Jenner get my dreams: Ron Howard his career, Howard, who is busy matching Ferrari with Mars — which will premiere Oscar-winning director Ron in India on National Geographic Supermodel Kendall Jenner and reality TV Howard, who has been associated Channel in November — said: “It’s a star Kylie Jenner have bought themselves two with showbiz from his childhood really interesting question because new Ferrari Spiders. The Jenner sisters bought and has earned applause for his I had very high ambitions at a very the cars last week and showed them off on acting as well as directing skills, early stage.” Snapchat, reports aceshowbiz.com.However, is coming out with documentary- “On the one hand, I think that Kylie said in some photographs and videos she drama Mars. He says he still has I’m still working to live up to took before they left the dealership, that she is so miles to go and benchmarks to cross. those dreams. I’m very pleased embarrassed by her sister. Kendall, who opted for The Oscar-winning director says that creatively as technology the black car, was seen goofi ng around in a black he doesn’t think he has lived up to affords us more and more ways Ferrari T-shirt and cap while carrying a Ferrari all the ambitions that he had “as a to distribute our filmed stories, mug and key-chain. “Oh my god... She’s so young fi lmmaker”. And he hopes to that I think it gives me more embarrassing. Kendall, you’re embarrassing me,” churn out some great work in the opportunities to continue to NEW WHEELS: Kendall, left, and Kylie Jenner Kylie told Kendall in one clip. — IANS time to come. grow,” added Howard. Howard was noticed as a child artiste in The Andy Griffi th Show, and then went on to do Happy Days, Sofi a Vergara wasted ‘tonnes “He would run lines with me ... And The Music Man, The Courtship of of money’ on accent lessons he’d say, ‘Mum, I just corrected you, like, Eddie’s Father, The Shootist and two seconds ago and you said the word Grand Theft Auto. He also carved a Colombian-American actress Sofi a again wrong’,” she added. Vergara, who niche for himself in Hollywood as Vergara spent a lot of money on speech is married to fi lmmaker Joe Manganiello, a director with fi lms like Cocoon, lessons when she started out in the fi lm had earlier shared that she is glad to have Apollo 13, A Beautiful Mind, The Da industry. The Modern Family actress says had her son when she was young. Vinci Code and Angels & Demons. she wasted a tonne of money trying to “I think it helps when he grows up and The 62-year-old lauds change her accent, reports femalefi rst. you are like friends, as well as mother technology for giving wings to his co.uk. and son. It’s fantastic to have your vision. “I spent so much money when I decided kids young, because you have so much “I think that this expansion has I was going to act. I’m like, ‘I’m moving to energy.” come along at an important time Los Angeles, I’m gonna hire the best speech “I think my family’s really funny. in my life, and I feel it’s fuelling coach, I can’t understand why Salma Hayek Colombian people need that because we my creative ambitions all the more and Penelope Cruz can’t learn how to speak come from times that were tough, and at a time when I could possibly be perfectly, I’m gonna do it’,” Vergara said on sometimes the only way to survive that beginning to settle back and turn Harry Connick Jr’s new TV show Harry. was to make fun of ourselves and those my attention to other areas,” said The 44-year-old says her son Manolo, now situations,” she had said. – IANS Howard, who has directed Indian 24, grew increasingly frustrated with her as actor Irrfan Khan in his next fi lm she kept pronouncing words wrong. MONEY TALKS: Sofia Vergara MILES TO GO: Ron Howard Inferno. — IANS 16 GULF TIMES Wednesday, September 28, 2016 COMMUNITY Colours of Indonesia At the grand gathering of International Ladies Potluck Group, Indonesian tradition, culture and cuisine were in the spotlight. By Anand Holla

homeland Samosir Island and Lake Toba – made for a fabulous music experience. To top off the performances, a delectable buff et brimming with a variety of authentic Indonesian food was laid out. The gastronomic feast began with the Tumpeng- cutting ceremony . A cone-shaped yellow rice dish, surrounded by side dishes of both vegetables and meat, symbolising life, our ecosystem and the glory of God as the creator of nature, Tumpeng is a symbol of gratitude and respect. The top of tumpeng is cut and presented to the most important person attend ing the function. Sidehabi, wife of the Indonesian ambassador to Qatar, cut the top of Tumpeng and handed it to Shriani Burley. Burley told Community, “A well-organised event by our Indonesian members in association with the Indonesian embassy in Qatar, the Indonesian gala was a spectacle of colour, culture and scrumptious food. I would like to extends my thanks to Betayanti Gozali, who coordinated the event and to the Indonesian embassy for their unstinted support for the success of this event, without forgetting Duti Prihutama who executed the proceedings so well as the host.” Duti said, “I wish many expatriate and Qatari ladies would join ILPG’s future events. It is an FOOD AND FINERY: Anu Vye, Shriani Burley, Andi Una Sidehabi, the wife of the Indonesian ambassador to Qatar, and Ruth Sabry. Photo by Aishah Moors excellent opportunity to get to know and learn other cultures in a or an event titled organised by Sinta Gunawan, co- famous tourist destinations, to frame and creates a deep, relaxing very enjoyable ambience. ILPG has ‘Wonderful Indonesia’, ordinator of Puspa Qinarya Dance introducing her country by taking sound, was s u ng wonderfully by always pulled such events off in the happenings at a Group. Puspanjali dance, the most them through interesting details. Lorencia. such fi ne style.” grand gathering of the famous classical dance from Bali Indonesia, located in Southeast Bengawan Solo is a song about In the end, the usual raffl es International Ladies marked by a refreshing burst of Asia, has more than 17,000 islands the historical Solo River, which were held. Prizes were donated FPotluck Group (ILPG) members colours and elegance, enthralled with a population over 260mn fl ows through central and eastern by Salam Store, one of ILPG’s weren’t the least bit misleading. the crowd. A welcom e dance fi lled people and a size of almost 2mn Java, Indonesia, and is that main sponsors, and also by Ladies, togged in colourful with grace and joy, its name was sq km, Duti pointed out in her island’s longest. Along with it, a InterContinental Doha – The attire, took in a hearty serving of derived from the word ‘Puspa’, presentation. “It has its own performance by Vee Situmorang City, Trader Vic’s, Sawa sdee Spa Indonesian culture and cuisine which means fl owers, and ‘Anjali’, uniqueness as the country with and Betayanti Gozali, singing O along with a host of other prizes on Monday morning at the Al Jazi which means respect or greeting. the highest Muslim population Tano Batak – a song about how one consisting of Indonesian Kabayas, Gardens Clubhouse in West Bay. Soon, Rampak Pemudi, a and yet it is not an Islamic state. always yearn s to be back in their handicrafts and artefacts. The ILPG, which consists of modern contemporary dance The country recognises other more than 400 members from 65 from West Sumatra pulled the religions and the people of countries, has been a torchbearer audience into the vivacious Indonesia live in harmony with of expatriate ladies in Qatar for spirit of youth with its mash tolerance and respect towards over 12 years. Founded by Hasnah of creativity, playfulness and each other,” she said. “Indonesia’s McCauley here in Doha, the group moments of excitement. Following national motto ‘Unity in is now run by Shriani Burley and this, a parade of ladies swayed Diversity’ articulates the diversity Ruth Sabry . to traditional tunes in their that shapes the country with more For the Indonesian celebrations, quintessential Indonesian attire than 300 ethnic groups, 95% of Andi Una Sidehabi, the wife of the of kebaya and golden tops with those with Native Indonesian Indonesian ambassador to Qatar, batik, silk and tenun songket (a ancestry, and more than 700 was the chief guest, and among traditional fabric) as part of a living languages spoken along the dignitaries accompanying her sparkling fashion show. with the national language of were the wives of the ambassadors Anchor Duti Prihutama, an Bahasa Indonesia.” of Switzerland, Thailand, Korea, architect and a mother of two, Bengawan Solo, a famous Vietnam and Bangladesh. helmed the event, taking care Keroncong song (Indonesian The sprawling hall whirred with of everything from giving the folk music style) featuring music a large gathering of members as audience a glimpse into dreamy played by the Angklung, a folk the Indonesian gala began with holidays with a presentation musical instrument made out of traditional dance performances, about Indonesian culture and its two bamboos attached to a bamboo Selfie time for ILPG members. Photo by Salome Corte-Real