Motion text
That this House congratulates the Scottish Indian Arts Forum (SIAF) on the occasion of its 30th anniversary and commends the forum for its tireless dedication to promoting and preserving Indian arts and culture in Edinburgh and across Scotland; notes that SIAF celebrated this milestone with a highly successful Dusherra festival on 19 October 2024 at Calton Hill, Edinburgh, which brought together diverse communities from across Scotland to partake in the rich traditions of this significant Indian festival; acknowledges the importance of Dusherra, which symbolises the triumph of good over evil and fosters values of unity, resilience and cultural harmony; and commends SIAF for its leadership in using the arts as a vehicle to bridge cultural divides and strengthen social cohesion in Edinburgh North and Leith and across Scotland over the last three decades.
Signatures (8)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Gilbert, Tracy
Labour
Signed on
21 October 2024
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
22 October 2024
Arthur, Dr Scott
Labour
Signed on
22 October 2024
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
22 October 2024
Foy, Mary Kelly
Labour
Signed on
22 October 2024
Rhodes, Martin
Labour
Signed on
22 October 2024
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.