INDIAN CULTURAL CENTRE PARAMARIBO

Sunday 3rd April 2011                                         KRIYA YOGA SESSION

Ms. Suchint Kaur Sodhi, Yoga Teacher, ICC  conducted one-day Kriya Yoga Session on Sunday 3rd April 2011 at Yoga Hall, Indian Cultural Centre. The programme was held from 7:00 to 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. During these sessions, students had intense practice of Pranayama (100 rounds), 15 minutes of Meditation, 20 minutes of Chanting, and observed two hour silence. Besides, the participants also wrote 50 positive and inspiring words. Satvik food without salt was prescribed because this course is basically for mental purification and using the energy towards the higher experiences. Eighty senior students participated in the above Kriya Yoga session. Following are some photographs



Monday 4th April 2011              'LECTURE ON THE POWER OF BHAKTIYOGA' IN COLLABORATION WITH OHM                                                                             
 
In collaboration with Organisatie Hindoe Media (OHM), a lecture on Power of Bhaktiyoga was organized on Monday, 4th April, 2011 at Yoga Hall, ICC. Mr Shyam Bihari Sharan Bansi, Ayurveda Doctor shared thoughts with the audience and delivered a lecture in Dutch language on "Power of Bhakti Yoga". After conclusion of the question-answer session, positive reactions were received from the audience.  The lecture was informative for the audience and they enjoyed the topic. At least 80 people attended the above event. Following are some photographs:


Wednesday 6th April 2011                 'ADHUNIK KAVYA'  HINDI WORKSHOP

A Hindi workshop on the topic "Adhunik Kavya - Ek Avlokan" was conducted by Dr. S.K. Jha at Hindi class, Indian Cultural Centre for higher level of Hindi students like Ratna, Kovid and Parichay and local Hindi teachers.
The purpose of this workshop was to describe the various Kavya Aandolan in Hindi literature like CHHAYA VAAD, PRAGATI VAAD, PRAYOG VAAD and NAI KAVITA, the famous poets of these Kavya Aandolan, its special feature and importance in Hindi literature in Adhunik Yug (Modern Age).
About 35 Hindi students and local Hindi teachers participated in this workshop. Some senior level students/ local Hindi teachers asserted that it was the first time they heard the words Pragativaad and Prayogvaad. They have requested for more such workshops to improve their literary knowledge in future.



Wednesday 13th April 2011                                    'BAISAKHI'

On the eve of 'Baisakhi' (A well known cultural festival of India) a cultural programme was held at Yoga Hall, Indian Cultural Centre, Paramaribo on 13th April 2011. H.E. Ambassador of India, Shri KJS Sodhi emphasised the importance of Baisakhi festival.  Kathak dance students of Indian Cultural Centre gave a dance presentation of Shiva Stuti.  This dance item was choreographed by Miss. Namrta Rai, Kathak dance teacher, ICC. ICC vocal music students presented a number of Punjabi folk songs on the occasion.  A few local artists also participated in the cultural programme.  The event was covered by various local TV channels and newspapers. A number of local eminent personalities, music lover, distinguished guests including the former Minister of Home Affairs, Mr. M. Hassankhan attended the programme. Following are some photographs and newspaper cutting:




Wednesday 20th April, 2011            INDIAN COOKERY CLASS (Hyderabadi Baigan)

A demonstration of an Indian dish 'Hyderabadi Baigan' was given at the monthly cookery class organized at the Indian Cultural Centre. Around 40 local ladies attended the class and appreciated the preparation. The recipe and method of preparation were explained and the dish was served to all the invitees. Following are some photographs:



Wednesday 20th April, 2011                   INAUGURATION OF HINDI SCHOOL
 
A local organization "Rabindranath Tagore Sanstha" has started a Hindi school named "Rabindranath Tagore Hindi School" at Koprofovrostraat 64, Paramaribo - Suriname to promote Hindi language and literature in Suriname. The president Mr. Narayandat Oedit Doebay made request for support.
The Director ICC at the request of the School Management Committee inaugurated the school. Mr. Jagdiesh Bire a Ratna Hindi student of ICC will be the teacher of this school. He delivered his first lesson in the presence of Director, ICC and Hindi teacher ICC at the time of inauguration.
While we celebrate 150th anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, the opening of a Hindi school bearing his name would be a best tribute to Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore. Following are some photographs:



Wednesday 27th April 2011        'DINKAR KI YAAD MAIN'   (Distribution of Certificate/Ratna Degree)

An event "Dinkar Ki Yaad Main" was organized by the Indian Cultural Centre, Paramaribo in the memory of National Hindi poet Shri Ramdhari Singh Dinkar on the eve of his 47th Punya Tithi (Death anniversary - 24 April). During the programme, local Hindi students and teachers recited his poems as well as paid tributes to him.
On the occasion, Ratna degrees were also distributed to students from Suriname.  It was after a long gap that four students from Suriname, namely, Dr. (Ms.) Carmen Jaglall, Mr. Dhirajkumar Kandhai, Mr. Ameet Ganesh Adjodha and Mr. Ramjad Trivenipersad successfully completed the course.  Besides, the ICC students of Prathama, Uttama and Madhyama were also distributed certificates on this occasion.
A cultural programme was also presented on the occasion by the ICC students of Kathak, Hindi and vocal music.  
The event was well appreciated by the guests/invitees and the audience. About 175 people attended this programme. Following are some photographs:    



Thursday 28th April 2011         'KATHAK DANCE WORKSHOP' (For Nrityanjali Dance School Students)

A Kathak Dance workshop was conducted by ICC Kathak Dance Teacher, Miss Namrta Rai at Indian Cultural Centre for Nrityanjali Dance School students.  In the workshop, the students were introduced with the basic standing positions during Kathak dance, Hastak (Hand movements), Drishti Bhed (eye glances) and Greeva Bhed (neck movements) which are essential for the stage performances. The workshop lasted for 2 hrs from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  in which the first hour was devoted to the basic footwork and to the body stances and the second half of the workshop was carried on with the Hastak, Drishti Bhed and Greeva Bhed. The students also took notes regarding the correct position of Hastak. Mr. Anand Ramcharan the Teacher of the Nrityanjali Kathak Dance School along with 25 students participated in the workshop.  10 senior ICC Kathak dance students also participated in the workshop. Following are some photographs:



Fridays 15th & 29th April 2011         TALK ON AYODHYA KAND RAMAYANA

A talk on Ayodhya Kand Ramayana was delivered by Dr. S.K. Jha, Hindi Teacher ICC. Around 35 students and Pandits attended the programme which included recitation of Hanuman Chalisa, Chaupaiyan's, Ram Bhajans and Dohas, short stories on moral values, etc. The topic of Ram-Bharat Milan at Chitrakoot is currently on; which is the best example of brotherhood in Indian culture. Poetic pronunciations of Shlokas (mantra) were also taught to the students.      


Thursday 28th April 2011                'LECTURE ON HEALTH AND ASTANG YOGA'   

ICC Yoga Teacher, Ms. Suchint Kaur Sodhi, delivered a lecture on health and Astang Yoga to the junior students on Thursday 28th April 2011 at the Indian Cultural Centre, in which she explained about the concept of complete health and how Yoga practices can be helpful. It was emphasized that while cleansing and Asanas are helpful to maintain the Physical Health, Pranayama, Meditation and chanting help in maintaining Mental Health. By cultivating certain habits such as Yamas and Niyamas one can maintain social health.  Such type of lectures are appreciated by the practitioners and about fifty junior students participated in the lecture.     


Thursday 28th April 2011                   YOGA LECTURE CUM SESSION                                       
 

A Yoga lecture cum Session was conducted at Yoga Niketan Centre, Paramaribo by  ICC Yoga teacher Miss. Suchint Kaur Sodhi, for one hour from 6.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.  wherein 35 students participated. In this session various Yoga practices like Kapalbhati, Crocodile variations, Surya Namaskar, Cobra Pose, Vakrasana, Gaumukh Asana, Uttan Manduk Asan and the basic breathing techniques were explained along with warming and stretching practices.