The first two recitals were staged was at the prestigious Durban venue - Izulu Theatre, Sibiya. Audiences were treated to spectacular performances from the artists. The Master of Ceremony, Mr Kiru Naidoo a political analyst, took the audience through a once in a lifetime opportunity to see the great legends, the Dhananjayans, perform. Sri VP Dhananjayan introduced each item before it was performed, so that the audience may have some understanding of what they will experience. We had a full house on both the nights but we all will agree that the audience of Saturday night were outstanding. They really gave Dhananjayan Master the response he greatly enjoys. A fantastic, stimulating audience.

On both the evenings, the Dhananjayans were again honoured with plaques by, Mr Ashwin Trikamjee, President of the South African Hindu Maha Saba and Dr TP Naidoo of the Indian Academy. Deputy Mayor Logie Naidoo also had the opportunity to welcome these great artists to our shores and appropriately gave them a warm Durban welcome and shared his sentiments of all, that it was Durban’s honour to host them.

The recital in Johannesburg, was held at The Great Hall, University of Witwatersrand on Sunday, 14th March 2010. Also a maximum crowd gathered to witness a generation of this great legacy. The respected Consul General of Johannesburg, Mr. Vikram Doraiswami graciously honored Mrs. Fatima Meer before addressing the gathering. He spoke about his personal interaction and friendship he has had with the Dhananjayans from India. And recollects a very special production that her witnessed about 20 years ago that has made a dramatic impact on his respect and understanding of the art. His lovely wife honored all the artists with bouquets of flowers. The co host of Johannesburg, Saptaswara ably managed by Ganesh Nardhamuni was the Program Coordinator for the afternoon. The well know dance artist and personality in Johannesburg, Mrs. Jayesprei Mooppen presented the introduction of the Dhananjayans and also shared her personal relationship with them. A very successful performance, well received and appreciated by the audience, mainly art lovers students and teachers.