A spellbinding dance-drama ‘Priyadarshi Ashok’ was presented by DPS, Chandigarh on 20th December, 2009 at Indradhanush Auditorium, Panchkula, as part of the Annual Day celebrations.
The Annual Production was attended by many distinguished guests with Honorable Minister for Human Resource Development, Shri Kapil Sibal as Chief Guest. Other eminent guests included Mrs. Ambika Soni, Hon’ble Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Sh. Pawan Kumar Bansal, Hon’ble Minister for Parliamentary Affairs & Water Resources, Mr. Uday C. Soni, Pro-Vice-Chairman, DPS Chandigarh, & honourable members of the Punjab Legislative Assembly.
The show commenced with the school choir presenting a melodious song. The esteemed guests released the brochure to commemorate the special occasion. A multimedia presentation of the school annual report portrayed the milestones achieved by the school in the recent past.
Then came the show stopper of the day, ‘Priyadarshi Ashok’, a period dance -drama showcasing the various phases in the life of Samrat Ashoka. The multimedia presentation recreated the golden period of the Mauryan dynasty with the support of grand sets, excellent light design, impressive film and vibrant costumes. The in-house production unfolded exquisitely in form of reminiscences of Ashoka the Great through his diary entries, depicting Ashoka as an able administrator, a relentless conqueror and ultimately a follower & propagator of Buddhism. The mega production brilliantly directed by the Principal, Mrs Reema Dewan and choreographed by Ms. Papiha Desai, mesmerized one and all.
