New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) The majestic Ashoka Hall in the Rashtrapati Bhavan today played host to dignitaries who had come over to listen to the Christmas carols being sung by choirs from various states.
Decked up with stars and other Christmas decorations, the hall echoed with the melodious carols sung by choirs from Nagaland, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Mumbai and the national capital.
Students from Jesus and Mary College here too attended and enthralled the guests present, which included Vice President Ahmed Ansari, wife of Prime Minister Manhoman Singh Gursharan Kaur, Lok Sabha Speaker Meera Kumar and some cabinet Ministers besides President Pratibha Patil.
The hall also had a beautiful manger depicting the birth of Lord Jesus Christ.
Archbishop of Delhi Vincent Michael Concessao gave the message of peace and harmony.