As a countdown to the Commonwealth Games, the prototype of Queen's Baton will be unveiled here on Sunday by the organising committee of the Games.
Lt. Governor of Delhi Tejinder Khanna and Organising Committee Chairman Suresh Kalmadi will do the honour of unveiling the prototype of the Queen's Baton.
The event organised by the ITDC will be held at the India Gate lawns tomorrow on the eve of Commonwealth Day, said a senior ITDC official.
The event includes a show by the "flying angels' performers of Toll Theatre from UK, dances by Kathak and Bharatnatyam artistes, performances of eminent pop singers and a contemporary dance troupe.
Commonwealth Day is celebrated on the second Monday of March every year to signify the post-colonial relationship between the nations of the former British empire.
The design of the multi-colour Queen's Baton has been specially created keeping the cultural diversity of the country in mind, said the official.
There will also be a spectacular fireworks as a grand finale of the cultural extravaganza.
The event will showcase spirit of India and the spirit of sport, said the official.
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