Chicago IL: Presenting an enriching Cultural Gala under the patronage of The Consulate General of India, Dr. Ausaf Sayeed, to celebrate the \'Glory of Hyderabad\' on Sunday, May 15th, 2016 from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM at Shalimar Banquets, 280 W. North Ave, Addison, IL. Part of the proceeds of this event will benefit \'Feed the Hungry\' in Hyderabad and youth education programs in India.

The Gala will be a platform to experience, feel, and support the extraordinary artistic creativity of the Urdu and Arabic Calligraphy in India. The Siasat Urdu Daily of Hyderabad will showcase hundreds of art pieces of the calligraphy made by artists from India. These pieces will be available for sale during the event. The Calligraphy Exhibition will open for the guests at 11:00 AM. Mr. Zahid Ali Khan, Editor, Siasat Urdu Daily will be gracing the event.

Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Foundation, Hyderabad will presents two internationally acclaimed Theatrical Performances, \'SPACES: Story of Hyderabadi Haveli\' (English; Duration 90 Minutes) at 2:00 PM, and \'Quli: Dilon ka Shahzaada\' (Urdu; Duration 65 minutes) at 4:30 PM. These extraordinary plays have been directed by Mohammed Ali Baig, a 2014 Padma Shree Award recipient for Art & Theatre. \'SPACES\' revolves around a question that most of us ask ourselves in any developing city or urban society across the globe: Do we define our space or does our space define us?

\'QULI: Dilon ka Shahzaada\' is based on the historic love-legend of the founder of the city of Hyderabad, prince Quli Qutub Shah and his beloved dancer-singer Bhagmati. With a blend of performing arts, embellished with Indian classical and shadow dances, period sets and costumes, the play takes audience back in time to the 17th century Indian kingdom of Golconda through a philosophical tale of true love.

Both plays \'SPACES and Quli: Dilon ka Shahzaada have been unanimously hailed as the \'Indian Masterpieces\' and \'Mesmerizing\' by the European and American media. These plays were the toast of prestigious theatre festivals and avenues in Canada, France, Turkey, UK, USA, and across India.

The evening will culminate at 6:00PM with a formal program including documentary on Hyderabad\'s glorious past and present, award recognitions, followed by authentic Hyderabadi dinner and Qawwali Extravaganza by a six member team of Riyaaz Qawwals. In order to truly experience the Glory of Hyderabad, all guests are requested to dress in the traditional Hyderabadi attire.

Keepsake Program Book of the Glory of Hyderabad will be provided to each guest as a memento of this gala event and celebration.Due to limited seating capacity, guests are urged to purchase their tickets before it is sold out. Tickets can be purchased at https://gloryofhyderabad.eventbrite.com.

For more information, please send an e-mail at gloryofhyderabad@gmail.com

Gala to celebrate the Glory of Hyderabad in Chicago