Decorated stalls displaying assorted traditional items from around the globe marked the annual charity bazaar recently organized by the Oriental Ladies Group (OLG) at the Indian Embassy in Riyadh. Priti Shahare, president of the group and wife of the Deputy Chief of Indian Mission, said the annual bazaar is an effective fundraising event as the proceeds are utilized for philanthropic activities in their respective home countries. The OLG comprises members from 10 countries, namely, Bangladesh, China, India, IndonesiaKazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka and is active in Riyadh since 1978. The wives of OLG diplomats meet once a month to share their cultures, appreciation and respect for different societies. The bazaar was formally inaugurated by Zenab Al Jufry, the Indonesian Patron. Every year the event is attended by diplomats, expatriates, and Saudis. Stalls were stocked up with exclusive Indian handicrafts, Bangladeshi cotton, Indonesian garments, Kazakhstani wool fabrics, sequined Pakistani shawls, batik work from Sri Lanka, and the famous shell necklaces from Maldives, among other gifts and electronic items. An art gallery and a raffle draw concluded the bazaar.
