Hyderabad, November 04: A maiden cultural programme was staged by local talents of the Raj Bhavan Colony on the eve of Diwali on Wednesday.
Governor ESL Narasimhan and his wife Vimala Narasimhan graced the programme.
All Raj Bhavan employees were happy to see their wards perform before the first citizen of the state.
About 200 families of Raj Bhavan employees witnessed the cultural programme.
The programme was commenced with a prayer song rendered and Kuchipudi dance by Srutha Kirthy.
Other programmes were welcome dance, fancy dress by kids, classical dance, Kolatam, folk and Bhangra dances. Later, Vimala Narasimhan presented mementoes to the participants.
The programme concluded with dazzling fireworks.
Dr N Ramesh Kumar, principal secretary, N Bhuvaneswari, P Basanth Kumar, joint secretary, P Krishna Sastry, joint secretary, GA, services and other staff were present.
–Agencies