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Ram
Chopra, the recently retired regional director, Indiatourism,
Mumbai organised an Electric Parade on January 19, 2003 with
much pomp as his parting gift to the city. Chagan Bhujbal,
Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Tourism, Government
of Maharashtra flagged off the parade, which started from
Nariman Point and terminated at Girgaum Chowpatty. The Parade
had floats showcasing the cultural traditional and attractions
of different states in the country. Participants included
the state government of Tamil Nadu, Temples of Rameshwaram
and Kanayakumari, Kerala showcasing ayurveda and backwaters,
Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli presenting a Tarpa
dance by Warli tribe along with an Eco Friendly Float, photo
display by Taj Group of Hotels on the occasion of their centenary
celebrations, Fariyas Hotel presented a float with the theme
‘Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan and Jai Vigyan’, an illuminated
antique road train by Essel World Amusement Park and Water
Kingdom, floral float with traditional shehnai players by
Garha Tours, Kuoni Tours, national integration by Cottage
Industries Exposition (CIE) and festivals of India by the
Confederation of Tourism Professionals and Incredible India
by the Indiatourism office featured in the parade.
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