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In pics: Bow Barracks gets into Yuletide spirit with dance, music and laughter

Minister Babul Supriyo and singer Brandon Phillips were present at the pre-Christmas celebration

Bishwabijoy Mitra Published 23.12.22, 09:24 PM
People line up at the entrance of Bow Barracks. Crowds started gathering at the spot since 6pm. December 23 is always special for the residents of Bow Barracks as the date marks the beginning of Christmas fun and holiday spirit. Last year, Bow Barracks Residents Welfare Association (BBRWA) organised a special dinner for the residents because of the pandemic. “This year, we haven’t done anything like that. The yearly music and dance festival is being held today and several singers, artists and dignitaries would be here to grace the occasion,” said Mark George Morris, coordinator of BBRWA
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People line up at the entrance of Bow Barracks. Crowds started gathering at the spot since 6pm. December 23 is always special for the residents of Bow Barracks as the date marks the beginning of Christmas fun and holiday spirit. Last year, Bow Barracks Residents Welfare Association (BBRWA) organised a special dinner for the residents because of the pandemic. “This year, we haven’t done anything like that. The yearly music and dance festival is being held today and several singers, artists and dignitaries would be here to grace the occasion,” said Mark George Morris, coordinator of BBRWA

All images by Amit Datta/My Kolkata
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Children of Bow Barracks enact a play on the birth of Christ. The traditional crib and a Christmas tree were also decorated and installed today. “To avoid chaos, we have made it a ticketed event. Outsiders need to pay Rs 100 as entry fee,” Mark added. The event started around 7.30pm. With dance, music and laughter, Bow Barracks was soon swept by Christmas spirit and cheer
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Children of Bow Barracks enact a play on the birth of Christ. The traditional crib and a Christmas tree were also decorated and installed today. “To avoid chaos, we have made it a ticketed event. Outsiders need to pay Rs 100 as entry fee,” Mark added. The event started around 7.30pm. With dance, music and laughter, Bow Barracks was soon swept by Christmas spirit and cheer

Residents enjoy the musical evening
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Residents enjoy the musical evening

Some chose to participate in the Christmas fun from the comfort of their balconies which have all been lit up with Christmas lights
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Some chose to participate in the Christmas fun from the comfort of their balconies which have all been lit up with Christmas lights

Babul Supriyo, minister-in-charge, department of Information, Technology and Electronics and the department of tourism, West Bengal, was at the event. It is his office that took the initiative to include Bow Barracks in the Christmas festival
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Babul Supriyo, minister-in-charge, department of Information, Technology and Electronics and the department of tourism, West Bengal, was at the event. It is his office that took the initiative to include Bow Barracks in the Christmas festival

As soon as the DJ took on the console, several hip-hop dancers amped up the crowd with their dance moves
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As soon as the DJ took on the console, several hip-hop dancers amped up the crowd with their dance moves

Singer Brandon Phillips of Indian Idol fame perfectly set the Christmas mood with his carols
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Singer Brandon Phillips of Indian Idol fame perfectly set the Christmas mood with his carols

Some took precautions and wore masks amid the COVID scare
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Some took precautions and wore masks amid the COVID scare

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