French first couple welcomed in 'Jodhpuri' style

New Delhi, Dec 5 (PTI) "This is fabulous," exclaimed
French first lady Carla Bruni as she saw 'nagadas' being
played to welcome her and President Nicolas Sarkozy as they
entered a hotel lobby here Sunday evening.
The French couple were accorded a 'Jodhpuri' welcome at
the Taj Palace hotel upon their arrival at the capital New
Delhi.
The passage from the main entry gate to the porch was
lined with 'mashaals' (torches).
Just as the first lady headed towards the lobby, Sarkozy
urged her to look at the traditional ensemble of musical
instruments. On watching nagadas (traditional drums) being
played amidst 'mashaals', she exclaimed "this is fabulous".
Women dressed in colourful Jodhpuri attire showered rose
petals as they entered the lobby. PTI NAB

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