A MUSICAL MEMORIAL – REMEMBERING LAL BAHADUR SHASTRI
The strong and true spirit of patriotism shone brightly when the LAMP Trust and the Lorraine Music Academy hosted “A MUSICAL MEMORIAL – REMEMBERING LAL BAHADUR SHASTRI” on 24th October 2018 at Kingdom of Dreams, Gurugram
The Auditorium was packed to capacity with people from all across the country and Gurugram, who gathered together to commemorate the inspiring, famous slogan “JAI JAWAN JAI KISAN” coined by Bharat Ratna Lal Bahadur Shastri for our Nation 53 years ago during the time of famine and war in our country!
Professional musicians along with citizens and about 100 students from Lorraine Music Academy, CCA School and Paramlaksh World School expressed their patriotic sentiments through song, dance, and words.
The evening began with a moving rendition of “Vande Mataram” by Sana Garde and the Choir of Lorraine Music Academy. This was followed by a song “Jai Jawan Jai Kisan” in which the whole audience joined in with full gusto. The next song, a popular favourite for all ages, “Aa Chalke Tujhe Main Leke Chalu”, transported the audience to another idyllic world of no tears, no sorrow but only peace and love.
The surprise of the evening was a patriotic song in Jazz Rap style composed by Lorraine Music Academy titled “The Indian Dream”. It was a mix of Hindi and English with a super beat and a catchy tune. It was such a hit that the performers repeated it three times. Children were singing their hearts out in praise of our 2nd Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri and our Soldiers and Farmers who are the backbone of our country. Lal Bahadur Shastri’s life and principles were highlighted through each song and the young generation actually described him in two words as their “Rock Star”!
The highlight of the event was a one-of-its-kind, never done before, “Thinkers’ Forum Charcha” moderated on stage by Aubrey Aloysius with 3 distinguished heroes and war veterans from the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force – Lt. General Vinod Bhatia, Vice Admiral D.P.S. Varma, and Air Marshal Anil Chopra – who discussed the highlights of the 1965 War and their involvement in the subsequent Wars. The discussion also covered the 1971 War, the 1988 Operation Cactus, the 1999 Kargil War and included technological progress made until the present day situation, giving the next generation a peek into the future of India’s vision leading up to 2047 when we celebrate our Centenary Year.
The event ended on a high note with patriotic, colourful, energetic and well orchestrated dances relating to the Soldiers and the Farmers, performed by students of CCA School and Paramlaksh World School.
The impact of this high powered event will be seen and felt in time to come and we as Indians have to just start dreaming and doing in order to realise “The Indian Dream”.
The event had distinguished Guests and members of the community from across the National Capital Region and from other States. Family members of Lal Bahadur Shastri were also present.
Chief Guests:
- Shri V. Umashankar, IAS, Additional Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister of Haryana (former CEO, Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority)
Special Guests of Honour:
- Shri Sunil Shastri, former Member of Parliament (son of Lal Bahadur Shastri)
- Smt. Neera Shastri (daughter-in-law of Lal Bahadur Shastri)
Guests of Honour:
- Lt. General Vinod Bhatia, PVSM, AVSM, SM (Retd.)
- Air Marshal Anil Chopra, PVSM, AVSM, VM, VSM (Retd.)
- Vice Admiral D.S.P. Varma, PVSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd.)
- Dr. Raj Singh, Vice Chancellor, Ansal University, Gurugram
- Col. Pratap Singh, Chairman, CCA Scool, Gurugram
- Smt. Nirmal Yadav, Principal, CCA School, Gurugram
Hosts:
- Shri Aubrey Aloysius, Founder Trustee & President of LAMP Trust; Founder CMD of Lorraine Music Academy
- Smt. Lorraine Fiona Aloysius, Founder Trustee of LAMP Trust; Founder Director of Lorraine Music Academy
- Shri Praful Talera, CMD of Dynamic Logistics; Honorary Trustee of LAMP Trust
- Advocate Manoj V. George, Supreme Court Advocate; Trustee of LAMP Trust
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The Program included:
- Welcome Address by Shri Aubrey Aloysius, Founder Trustee, LAMP Trust
(Click here to view) - Lighting of the Traditional Lamp
(Click here to view) - Group singing of our National Anthem – Jana Gana Mana
(Click here to view) - Aubrey Aloysius introduces Chief Guest, Shri V. Umashankar, IAS, Additional Principal Secretary, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Haryana
(Click here to view) - Speech by Chief Guest, Shri V. Umashankar, IAS, Additional Principal Secretary, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Haryana
(Click here to view) - Presentation of bouquet of flowers and traditional shawl to our Chief Guest, Shri V. Umashankar, IAS, Additional Principal Secretary, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Haryana
(Click here to view) - Choir Singing (Vande Mataram) by students of Lorraine Music Academy
(Click here to view) - Choir Singing (Jai jawan Jai Kisan) by students of Lorraine Music Academy
(Click here to view) - Choir Singing (Aa Chalke Tujhe Main Le Ke Chalu) by students of Lorraine Music Academy
(Click here to view) - Choir Singing of Jazz Rapp song (The Indian Dream) by students of Lorraine Music Academy
(Click here to view) - Choir Singing of Jazz Rapp song (A Million Dreams) by students of Lorraine Music Academy (2nd Repeat)
(Click here to view) - Choir Singing (A Million Dreams) by students of Lorraine Music Academy
(Click here to view) - Choir Singing (Butterfly) by students of Lorraine Music Academy
(Click here to view) - Solo Singing (I Vow To Thee My Country) by Sabina D’Souza, student of Lorraine Music Academy
(Click here to view) - Solo Singing (Tomorrow) by Anika Bhatnagar, student of Lorraine Music Academy
(Click here to view) - Lorraine Aloysius interacts with the audience to describe Lal Bahadur Shastri in Rap Lyrics
(Click here to view) - Speech by Special Guest of Honour, Smt. Neera Shastri, daughter-in-law of Lal Bahadur Shastri
(Click here to view) - Screening of the Pre-Production Promo Film – A HERO OF WAR & PEACE
- Aubrey Aloysius speaks about the Feature Film Project and appeals for CSR Donations
(Click here to view) - Aubrey introduces the distinguished members of the panel discussion “Thinkers’ Forum Charcha” on the significance and impact of the slogan “Jai Jawan Jai Kisan”
(Click here to view) - “Thinkers’ Forum Charcha” with Lt. General Vinod Bhatia, PVSM, AVSM, SM (Retd.) | Vice Admiral D.S.P. Varma PVSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd.) |Air Marshal Anil Chopra PVSM, AVSM, VM, VSM (Retd.) | moderated by Shri Aubrey Aloysius, Founder Trustee & President of LAMP Trust
(Click here to view) - Shri Praful Talera, Advocate Manoj George & Smt. Lorraine Aloysius (Trustees of LAMP Trust) present a bouquet and a traditional shawl each to the 3 distinguished gentlemen panelists
(Click here to view) - Dance Performance (Jai Kisan) by students of Paramlaksh World School, Alwar, Rajasthan
(Click here to view) - Dance Performance (Jai Jawan) by students of Paramlaksh World School, Alwar, Rajasthan
(Click here to view) - Dance Performance (Jai Jawan) by students of CCA School, Gurugram
(Click here to view) - Choir Singing of Jazz Rapp song (The Indian Dream) by students of Lorraine Music Academy (3rd Repeat)
(Click here to view) - Smt. Lorraine Fiona Aloysius closes the Musical Evening
(Click here to view) - Blessing / Benediction by Special Guest of Honour, Shri Sunil Shastri, son of Lal Bahadur Shastri
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LAMP Trust aims to encourage the youth of the nation to fulfil their fundamental duties as citizens of India as per Article 51A of the Constitution of India. The initiative includes speaking at gatherings of students in schools and educational institutions, during assembly time, in offices and institutions, conducting workshops and training sessions, teaching citizens the correct way of singing the Anthem, with passion, pride and precision, i.e.- in 52 seconds. We will encourage singing across the National Capital Region and across the nation among citizens, community members, members of RWAs, office colleagues, etc.
