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Embassy of India, Baku in collaboration with ANM Exhibitions,
organised an Exclusive Fashion Show presenting “Indian Creativity
on the Ramp” at JW Marirott Absheron on 31 August 2022.
Charge d’Affaires in the Embassy of India, Baku, Vinay Kumar
informed that the event was organised as a part of the series of
events being organised by the Embassy of India to commemorate the
75 years of India’s Independence, under the theme “Azadi Ka Amrit
Mahotsav”. A large number of Indian and Azerbaijani guests,
including Government officials, representatives from Chambers of
Commerce, business people and media personnel attended the
event.
The Fashion Show was directed and choreographed by Anup Banerjea
and presented by the expert designers from India – Sudesh Chabra of
CTC Mall, Harmeet & Japnah Gambhir of Majestic by Japnah, Bhavna
Sharma of DeBeau and Samant Chauhan. Indian Sarees, Bridal Lehangas
& Cholies, Salwar Suits, Western Party Wear Collection, Hi-Fashion
Wear Gowns, Flowing Gown, Dresses inspired by Nature and Creative
Expressions, all showcased by the local Azerbaijani girls, were the
major attractions during the show.
Speaking at the occasion, Mr. Kumar highlighted that India is
the world’s second-largest producer of textiles and garments. The
textiles and apparel industry contribute 2.3% to India’s GDP and
12% to exports. India’s textile and apparel exports (including
handicrafts) stood at US$ 44.4 billion in the last financial year,
with an annual increase of 41%. Around 45 million people in India
are working in textile and hand-looms sector.
He believed that there is a huge scope for cooperation between
Indian and Azerbaijan in the textile and apparel sector. The
Fashion Show has introduced to the warm and friendly people of
Azerbaijan the strength of the Indian textiles industry and this
will facilitate the growth of overall bilateral economic relations
between the two countries, he emphasized.
Mr. Kumar also requested the spectators to visit the Best of
India exhibition at Baku Sports Hall during 02-12 September 2022 to
look at the high quality Products and Services from India. The
visitors can also enjoy the live Exclusive Fashion Shows during the
first three days of the exhibition at 01:00 PM and 04:00 PM, free
of charge.
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