INDIAN CULTURAL CENTRE PARAMARIBO

Tuesday 2nd August 2011                                                     MINI YOUTH INFORMATION FAIR
                                                                                       (A Cultural Presentation by ICC Students)

ICC dance students have performed Rajasthani folk dance Ghoomar at the inauguration of the local Mini Youth Information Fair organized by the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs, Suriname on 2nd August, 2011 at 9.00 p.m.  . Following are the photographs


Wednesdays 3rd, 10th 17th & 24th August 2011                      DRAWING & PAINTING CLASSES

The vocational Drawing & Painting classes were conducted by Mr. Ranjan Akloe, a renowned painter/artist of Suriname at Indian Cultural Centre, Paramaribo. ICC has taken the initiative to engage the young children during their summer holidays to participate in its activities. Around 25 - 30 children's attended the drawing classes held on every Wednesdays of the month.     



Friday 5th August 2011                                                                        TULSI JAYANTI
                                                                                                 (A Cultural/Literary Programme)

Indian Cultural Centre, Paramaribo celebrated 'Tulsi Jayanti' in collaboration with Mata Gauri Sansthan, Paramaribo at Mata Gauri Centre on Friday 5th August 2011. The function was inaugurated with the garland offering ceremony to the bust of Tulsi Das situated at the Mata Gauri Centre premises. Director, ICC Mr. Sunil Bhalla, Chairman of Mata Gauri Sansthan, Mr. Khushialsingh, Deputy
Chairman of Mata Gauri Sansthan, Mr. B. Patandien and other renowned persons of Suriname offered garlands to the statue of Tulsi Das.  At the cultural programme vocal music students of ICC recited the Vandana/Bhajan and a Kathak dance presentation 'Durga Stuti' was performed by Mr. Anand Ramcharan a Kathak dance student of ICC. Pandit Balram Patandien described the life and importance of Tulsi and his literature. Around 150 people attended above event. Following are the photographs:   


Saturday 6th August 2011                                         WORKSHOP ON TABLA & KATHAK DANCE    
ICC Kathak dance teacher, Ms. Namrta Rai, conducted a Kathak workshop at an exhibition on Mumbai organised by Villa Zapakara, a Children Museum. ICC, Tabla teacher, Mr. Shailendra Madarie, also conducted a workshop on tabla.   Around 19 students were present. The age group of the students was from 5 to 8 years. Organizers of the Villa Zapakara appreciated the participation of Indian Cultural Centrte.


Fridays 12th & 26th August 2011                                    TALK ON AYODHYA KAND RAMAYANA

ICC, Hindi Teacher, Dr. S.K. Jha, delivered a talk on Ayodhya Kand Ramayana. 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 going on; this is the best example of unity in Indian culture. Poetic pronunciations of Shlokas (mantra) were also taught to the students.

Fridays 12th August 2011                                                                             SAWAN
                                                                                                         (Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke)

'SAWAN' is the title of the musical programme based on rainy season, which was celebrated at Indian Cultural Centre, Paramaribo on 12th August 2011. Classical Raga (Khyal), semi-classical song based on Raga Malhar, Tarana in Raga, Khamaj and Desh, Jhoola, Children's song, Bhojpuri folk songs, Baithak Gana and Bollywood medley on Sawan were performed. Stage was decorated with green plants, flowers and Jhula of Radha Krishna was also exhibited. Renowned local artist, Mr. Rayan Kalpoe also gave an enchanting performance on the occasion. Every participant was wearing green clothes. Kathak dance students of ICC also performed Ghoomer dance. The duration of the programme was around 2 hours and everyone appreciated the programme. Apintie TV also covered the programme.


Monday 15th August 2011                                                         FLAG HOISTING CEREMONY
                                                                                                    (On India's Independence Day)

On the occasion of 65th India's Independence Day, a flag hoisting function was held at the Embassy of India premises in the morning at 9 a.m. onwards on 15th August, 2011. Some patriotic songs and national anthem of India were sung by the India-based staff of the Embassy/ICC and senior students of Indian Cultural Centre, Paramaribo. H.E. Ambassador of India, Shri K.J.S. Sodhi congratulated all the audience and also read out the message of the President of India. Around 100 peoples attended the function, which was followed by light refreshment.                                                                          



Wednesday 17th August 2011                            DEMONSTRATION OF FLOWERS ARRANGMENT

 Indian Cultural Centre, Embassy of India, Paramaribo organized a special show on "Demonstration of Flower Arrangement". The show was organized on Wednesday 17th August, 2011 at 1600 - 1730 hrs at Yoga Hall, Indian Cultural Centre.  Ms. Nursi a well-known local artist of Suriname, conducted the show. She explained the audience, how to make bouquets and gave a live demonstration. It was a big attraction for the audience. Madam Manjeet Sodhi, wife of H.E. Ambassador of India, Mr. K.J.S. Sodhi, Madam Kamla Madho, spouse of Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Winston Lackin, members of diplomatic corps, distinguished guests and around 50 ladies were present on the show, which was very much appreciated by everyone.  



Wednesday 17th August 2011                        LECTURE ON 'INDIA AS A TOURIST DESTINATION'
                                                                                       (By Prof. Kapil Kumar from India)
  
A lecture on "India as a Tourist Destination" was organized on Wednesday 17th August 2011 from 7 to 8 p.m.  at Yoga Hall, Indian Cultural Centre, Paramaribo by Prof. Kapil Kumar, Professor of History, School of Social Sciences, IGNOU, New Delhi from India and presently posted on Chair, Contemporary Modern Indian Studies, University of West Indies, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Dr. Kapil Kumar described various aspects of India as a tourist destination with a power-point presentation. The lecture was very informative. Ambassador of India, Mr. K.J.S. Sodhi, while introducing Prof. Kapil Kumar, mentioned that India is a tourist destination, has something for everyone.  Around 50 people attended this programme



Friday 19th August 2011                                                             GEET GOVIND  
                                                                                                    (A Theatrical Ballet)
In connection with 65th Anniversary of India's Independence Day ICC Kathak Dance Teacher and students performed 'GEET GOVIND' - A Theatrical Ballet (The eternal love song of Krishana) on 19th August 2011. The Ballet was inspired by famous Geet Govind Ballet of Pt. Udai Majumdar.  ICC Kathak Dance Teacher, Miss. Namrta Rai, choreographed the programme. As Janamashtami was also near the programme, a large number of people attended the programme.   Some of the local news agencies covered the above event and published the press reviews. Following are some photographs and newspaper cutting:  



Sunday 21st August 2011                                                          A TRIBUTE TO 'MUKESH'  

A local singer Mr. Jaswant gave a musical tribute to 'Mukesh' the playback singer on his 35the death anniversary on a TV Show. The programme  was anchored by the ICC vocal music teacher, Smt. Madhumita Bose.   He sang seven songs of Mukesh. It was telecasted by Radhika, Trishul and Sangeetmala TV channels on 26th and 27th August 2011.



Thursday 25th August 2011                                                          RAMADAN CELEBRATIONS  
                                                                                              (A Cultural Programme)
An IFTAR Party was organized by H.E. Ambassador of India, Mr. K.J.S. Sodhi at Bharat Bhawan on 25th August, 2011 on the occasion of 'Ramadan'. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Ameerali, Vice-President of Suriname, Ms. Jennifer Simon, Speaker of the Assembly, Madam Kamla Madho, spouse of Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Winston Lackin, were among the distinguished guests.  Around 250 well known personalities of Suriname and belonging to different religions and faiths attended the programme. A cultural programme (Naat Sharif and Qawwali) was also presented by the ICC music students on this occasion.  The function was covered by the electronic media (Sky TV), which was telecast on the following day.




 Friday 26th August 2011                                            YOGA LECTURE ON AWARENESS ABOUT AGING

ICC Yoga teacher, Ms. Suchint Kaur Sodhi conducted a lecture on Awareness about Aging at Yoga Hall, ICC, Paramaribo from 5 to 7 p.m. for all Yoga students in which she emphasised the factors which affect and are symptoms of aging. The main emphasis was how following the Yoga practices and by changing the life style, one can de-age. The main important aspect is awareness. By awareness one can find out the causes of aging. Awareness gives you what are the areas we are lacking and what we need to cultivate in our livings. Around 70 students attended the lecture which was appreciated by all.