A fashion show by the differently abled, where wheelchairs set the ramp on fire Designers like Nitin Bal Chauhan, Amit Aggarwal and Rimzim Dadu were part of the event which was organised by Tamana, a school for the differently abled along with FDCI, at the Hyatt Regency, Delhi. Updated: Sep 18, 2018 10:35 IST Differently abled children took to the ramp in a fashion show that had been organised by the on September 15, titled Unity in Diversity, co-hosted by the Hyatt Regency Delhi. Diwakar was led onto the stage by a smiling anchor who would break into a mini dance at regular intervals with him while they would be walking up and down the ramp during the performance. Diwakar of Sa Re Ga Ma Little Champs. Students from Tamana, a school for differently abled children, along with models wearing ensembles created by the following FDCI designers - 11. Many of them literally could not control their excitement, something which could be seen as they looked around at the crowd in amazement at times, overjoyed that all these people had come to see them walk the ramp and cheer them on. Designers Alpana and Neeraj. The chief guest was Kenji Hiramatsu, Ambassador of Japan to India, and since the show was inspired from Japan, made it a point to wear special Japanese glasses, along with a Japanese scarf, pants, jackets, socks and even the perfume he wore. Other guests of honour were Patricia Hiramatsu, wife of Kenji Hiramatsu, Harinder Singh Sidhu, High Commissioner of Australia and Joanna Kempkers, High Commissioner of New Zealand to India, all of whom walked the ramp with students from Tamana. Harinder Singh Sidhu, High Commissioner of Australia. Shayama Chona, Founder and President, Tamana. Tamana was started in 1984 by Dr. Shayama, who is a Padam Bhushan and Padam Shri awardee. The organisation provides inclusive rehabilitative services to individuals with intellectual impairments, multiple disability and autism. Its contribution in the field of disability was also recognised by the United Nations. Tamana was overwhelmed and ended up walking the aisle six times, including walking with Bollywood actress Saundarya Sharma; Sunil Sethi and finally with her mother. Tamana with Dr Shyama Chona. In her speech, Tamana spoke about how the institution went through extreme hardships when basic amenities such as adequate shelter, electricity and water were also not available. However, as of now there are three completely schools in Vasant Vihar, New Delhi. The first centre, Tamana Special School was inaugurated by the late Lady Diana, on February 12, 1992.
