As part of the 70th-anniversary celebrations of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Japan, a book launch of Novella titled “Healing Strings” by Mr Manmohan Sadana, Ex-Joint Director General, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India was held in New Delhi, on April 13.
The chief guest of the occasion, Mr Koji Yoshida, Counsellor, Embassy of Japan, New Delhi launched the book along with other prominent dignitaries. A representative of the Embassy of Japan said, “It is of great significance that the publication of a book symbolizing the friendship between India and Japan is taking place on such an auspicious occasion”.
Speaking about his book, the author, Mr. Manmohan Sadana, said “Love has only a beginning and music is its soul. Music provides succour, brings people closer and raises us from a physical to a spiritual level. In today’s times, there is a great need to strengthen friendship among nations. My book will serve as a great tool to build a stronger connection and also to promote tourism between different countries.”
The book depicts how music heals and provides succour to the protagonist, the lovers, and the nation. It exquisitely portrays the Japanese culture and resilience and ends in the beautiful environs of Bekal in Kerala.
The evening gathering over hi-tea was well-attended by over 100 people from a cross-section of artists, novelists, tourism experts and diplomats. It included a violin performance by Doordarshan artist Ustad Hamid Hussain Khan and a singing performance of traditional Japanese songs by Ms Simran Sadana from the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, London. A depiction of the story of the novella through Ikebana by the Guru-Shisyaa duo, Mrs Meena Iyer and Ms Simran Sadana was a major highlight. The program had an excellent fusion of Indian and Japanese cultures with food from both countries being served.
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