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Melbourne
Premiere of Mystic India The IMAX Theatre at Museum Victoria Precinct in Melbourne, Australia came to life with the sights and sounds of India during the Melbourne Premiere of 'Mystic India' on Wednesday 11 October, 2006. This was the second Mystic India Premiere to take place in Australia this year. In February, the film was launched in Sydney with a stunning Premiere and a consequent eight-month run that captivated an audience of more than 31,000. The Premiere of Mystic India was attended by an enthusiastic audience of more than 365. The evening started with a warm welcome by the children of BAPS dressed in traditional costumes. They showered rose petals and tied a friendship thread (nadachhadi) on the wrists of guests as they eagerly walked in. There was a display of Indian arts, crafts and musical instruments. Also, a table on Yoga and Meditation showed how capable ancient India was in the fields of surgery and Ayurveds. The table on Indian Rites and Rituals featured a fascinating array of exhibits used daily by Indians for rituals and worship. Kunal Patel welcomed the guests and thanked the sponsors, Red Energy, on behalf of BAPS. Mr. Sitesh Bhojani then spoke about the message of Mystic India. The Chief Guest of the evening was Mr. Creagh O’Connor, Chairman, Cricket Australia. He said in his speech, “The newspapers we read and the news bulletins that we watch continually remind us of the things that divide this world. I love sport for what it does to bring the world together and I commend BAPS for bringing us all together tonight and presenting this film as a way of celebrating harmony and unity.” Having watched the 45-minute film, everyone left with a feeling of wonder and amazement at India’s beautiful sites and sounds. |
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