DAMAN, 13 September 2010: The Queens Baton Relay 2010 Delhi entered the Union territory of Daman and Diu with Multimedia Team of Marwah Studios with great fanfare. Cheering school children greeted the baton. Traditional Garba dancers of Daman, the city of twin forts, performed the colourful dance.
On its route, the relay passed through the streets and markets of the town where people gathered to witness the event. At Moti Daman, the traditional Daman ‘Machch‘dance was performed as part of the function.
Earlier in the day, the baton was received by Member of Parliament from Daman and Diu Mr. Lalubhai Patel and other Government officials.
The baton then left for Silvassa, capital of the Union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. At Silvassa, the reception and the assemblage was phenomenal. The city avenues were full of cheering crowds, young and old. In an effort to conserve our environment, a tree plantation was held at Swami Narayan School.
The convoy then proceeded to Shaheed Chowk where the relay began. Traditional dancers and performers also lined up on the route. After the relay, the convoy reached Silvassa Stadium. Here a cultural programme was organised for the welcome of the baton. The programme was a combination of lively music and dance and a stupendous performance by Shera
“We are in touch with our multimedia team all the time and Radio Noida also projecting this movement of Baton everyday” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios.