The concept and role players were introduced to the Media in the form of a scintillating multicultural performance, as a trailer to the upcoming National and International Tour to commemorate this milestone in South African History.  NAC; DSTV; INCREDIBLE INDIA and other partners and sponsors were acknowledged.  It was a look at the past 50 years, including the presence of students- both past and present.

Each guest left with Goody bags of gifts of cardholders and publicity material from INCREDIBLE INDIA, and beauty products from RICA SA.  Our Partners’ and sponsors’ presence was acknowledge by their logos run on big screens that surrounded the interior of the venue; throughout the event; and was well marked and appreciated by the 200 + dignitaries, members of the press, artists and audience members, who gave high praise for the quality
and caliber of the event.

The evening ran well and with many accolades being bestowed on the quality of ADI’s work.

The programme was as follows:

7pm    :  Camera crew was set up, and Sponsors’ logos; banners; and products were on display at the Ftv Florida Road entrance of the foyer downstairs, and alongside the stage in the upstairs venue.  The sponsors’ logos and advertisements were looped to run on screens surrounding the venue.

7:30pm   :  Models and dancers were on standby backstage.

8pm     :  Guests arrived and were treated to goody bags from Incredible India and Rica SA cosmetics, as well as Welcome cocktails. Director of ADI, Anusia Pillay met and welcomed our honoured guest, Mr Amarjeet, Consul of Commerce from the Indian Consulate, Durban.  He was introduced to other dignitaries and assigned one of our committee members to see to his hospitality.
8.20 pm :  Cast and crew were ready and on standby. 

The Master of Ceremonies for the evening was Mr. Lendle Munsamy of SA “Pop Idols” fame.
8: 30- 10pm:   Formalities began

PART 1:  ADI profile presentation was played to a packed-to-capacity audience, and the dancers of ADI performed a 12 minute multicultural Dance Medley.  The rapid 5 costume changes were so professionally and stylishly executed that the audience was left breathless.                                                                                    

PART 2:    A very heartwarming speech paying tribute to ADI’s 50 years of cultural activity and growth as well as very fatherly advice was provided by Mr. Amarjeet.    

PART 3:  Fashion show with leading designers such as Haroun Hansrot.

PART 4:  Anusia Pillay provided an audio-visual presentation that commemorated, pictorially, the 50 years of history, and  introduced one of the  Pioneers present, Mrs. Suryakantha Naidoo, as well as students from 50 years past such as Mrs. Vasugi (Devar) Singh, and other past and present students.  It was a rousingly emotional and nostalgic trip down memory lane for all present.      

The male students of ADI, Bheki; Oswald; and Gift performed a musical interlude of drumming and Kwaito that had the audience tapping their feet to the beat

The Vote of Thanks was passed by Anusia Pillay, and Guests partook in refreshments provided for them, and the evening ended around 10 pm