kolkata endeavouring to rekindle memories of the traditions music as well as the diverse cultural practices of kolkata over the last century victoria memorial hall vmh hosted an evening of words music and memories on wednesday the event was held in partnership with the catholic association of bengal cab and the calcutta angloindian service society caisscaiss convener colin fitzgerald said good old calcutta has a charm like no other for those who have grown up with the uniqueness that the city has to offer being accepted as and being part of the intrinsic fabric of this city gives all a sense of belonging a sense of security something that has become a necessity today cab president angelina mantosh jasnani added it was an amazing experience to have the splendid victoria memorial in the background and talk about good old calcutta we are indeed blessed to be in this city where we celebrate all festivals with great enthusiasm and fervourthe evening was followed by carol singing and a performance by singer usha uthup talking about the negative narratives of the decline of the city uthup encouraged the citizens to believe that the legacy of the city belongs not only to kolkatans but also to the world she urged the audience to develop a confidence in their city of origin shahanshah mirza said although it was particularly cold in the evening the audience comprising diverse faiths and backgrounds stayed till the end of the carol singing and also participated in it this shows the secular spirit of the city