The non-profit organization working towards the fulfilment of the holistic rehabilitation of the differently abled, Tamana, is all set to host its annual fashion show in association with the FDCI. To be held on September 15 2018 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel (CSR partner of Tamana), the show is titled “Unity in Diversity”. It will champion the notion of the acceptance for differences and unique abilities of every individual and their impartial ‘inclusion’ in society as an equal.
H.E. Mr. Kenji Hiramatsu Ambassador of Japan will grace the event as the Chief Guest along with the Guests of Honour H.E. Ms. Harinder Singh Sidhu, Australian High Commissioner, H.E. Ms. Joanna Kempkers High Commissioner of New Zealand. They will honour the Indian culture by adorning sarees while walking the ramp.
Inspired by Japan, the land of rising sun, the show will witness the differently-abled walk the ramp with dignitaries, models, designers, school principals and students. The designers participating in the event are 11.11 CellDsgn, Alpana Neeraj, Amit Aggarwal, Kiran Uttam Ghosh, Nitin Bal Chauhan, Payal Pratap Singh, Rajesh Pratap Singh, Rimzim Dadu, Asha Gautam by Gautam Gupta and Asha Rani Gupta, Ridhi Arora and Namita Bansal.
Led by founder President Dr. Shayama Chona, the NGO has been working towards the cause of the disabled to increase awareness about the ‘Inclusion and Integration’ of the differently-abled through its annual show since over a decade.
The unique feature about this event is the fact that the ensembles designed and manufactured by the differently-abled people at the sublimation unit at Tamana’s Skill Development Centre will touch the ramp for the very first time.
The endeavor has received appreciation and recognition from the former Hon’ble Vice President of India Shri M. Hamid Ansari, Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot, Minister of Rural Development, Panchayati Raj and Mines Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, Minister of Science & technology and Earth Sciences and Environment, Forest and Climate Change Dr. Harsh Vardhan.
The participating schools include PP International School, DPS Aligarh, Lotus Valley International School, Noida, Lotus Valley International School, Gurgaon, Ambience Public School, DPS Gurgaon, Mussoorie International School, DPS Indirapuram and Amity International School, Saket.
Dr. Shayama Chona, Founder and President, Tamana, said, “Tamana, FDCI and Hyatt have together put up this fascinating fashion show promoting ‘We are One’ irrespective of intellectual and physical differences. According to me, these kids are born with a mission to remind us that we may have everything, but they are much greater in their purity of heart.”
Sunil Sethi, President FDCI said, “The objective of the FDCI by being a supporter of this event continuously is to ensure that the social barriers are broken through the medium of fashion. The Tamana show is a fitting emblem of inclusion and we are proud of our association.”
