INDIAN CULTURAL CENTRE PARAMARIBO

Friday 4th February 2011       CERTIFICATE AND PRIZE DISTRIBUTION
                                        OF WORLD HINDI DAY COMPETITIONS

In connection with the World Hindi Day 2011, a function to distribute certificates and prizes was organized at Yoga Hall, Indian Cultural Centre, Paramaribo, on 4th February 2011, wherein the prizes to the second/third winners of various Hindi competitions of districts Saramacca, Wanica, Paramaribo and Commewijne were distributed by the Ambassador of India Shri Kanwaljit Singh Sodhi. On this occasion, Hindi students presented Hindi programmes like Hindi poetry recitation, presentation of Hindi Nibandh (Essay), Hindi skit etc. In all, 32 prize winners were distributed certificates and gifts and around 70-75 people were present in this programme. Following are some photographs:




Tuesday 8th February 2011            LECTURE ON YOGA AND AYURVEDA


A lecture on Yoga and Ayurveda was conducted by ICC, Yoga Teacher at Indian Cultural Centre, Paramaribo on 8th February in which, she explained the basics of Ayurveda especially Vata, Pitta, Kapha concepts and how Yoga can help to balance Tridoshas. Around 60 people attended the programme.


Tuesday 8th February 2011                  VASANT UTSAV  

Vasant Utsav was celebrated at Indian Cultural Centre on 8th February 2011. It is also celebrated as a day Saraswati Puja. Students of Vocal Music class wore yellow coloured dresses and sang 'Saraswati Vandana' in Raag - Bhairavi, a Semi - classical song on Basant, light songs, classical Raag - Basant etc.  The Hindi poems relating to Vasant were recited by Hindi students of ICC and a Yoga meditation programme was presented by the ICC Yoga teacher. At the end of the programme, certificates to students who successfully completed vocal music beginner's exam were distributed by the Ambassador KJS Sodhi. It was a 1½ hour programme and attended by approx. 100 strong audience.  Following are some photographs


Fridays 11th & 25th February 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. During the programme the topic of Ram-Bharat Milan at Chitrakoot which is the best example of brotherhood in Indian culture was explained. Poetic pronunciations of Shlokas (mantra) were also taught to the students.      


Wednesday 16th February, 2011           INDIAN COOKERY CLASS  (Daal)

A demonstration of an Indian dish 'Daal' was given at the monthly cookery class organized at the Indian Cultural Centre. Around 50 local ladies attended the class and appreciated the preparation. The recipe and method of preparation were explained and after that dish was served to all the invitees.




Friday 18th February 2011          PRESS MEET FOR MAHINDER KAPOOR   RUNNING TROPHY 2011

A Press meet was organized by the Indian Cultural Centre, Paramaribo on 18th February 2011 at 11.00 a.m. to introduce launch of Mahendra Kapoor Running Trophy of Vocal Indian Music Competition.  The legendry singer Mahendra Kapoor had visited Suriname in 2002 and had gifted the Running Trophy to promote Indian vocal music in Suriname.  The Trophy was received in 2003.  At the press meet, the format and details of the competition were explained and judges for the competition introduced.  Mr. Fullington, who was nominated

as the head of the judges panel, also spoke on the occasion.  The Grand Finale of the Running Trophy is scheduled on 13th of March 2011 at Thalia theatre, Paramaribo.



Saturday 19th February 2011           AUDITIONS FOR MAHINDER KAPOOR  RUNNING TROPHY 2011   


An audition round of Mahendra Kapoor Running Trophy was organised at ICC on 19 February. There were two categories Junior ( from 12 to 20 years) and Senior (above 20 years). Thirty-three participants took part in both the categories, out of which 17 were selected by the panel of judges (there were 6 renowned personalities of music in Suriname as judges) for the final round, which is going to be held on 13th March 2011 at Thalia Theatre. All the participants were awarded and CDs of Indian music were distributed by H.E. Ambassador Shri KJS Sodhi.  The level of the contest was very good and highly appreciated by the people of Suriname. Following are some photographs for above event and newspaper cutting





Monday 21st February 2011              BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF MAHAKAVI NIRALA   

The birth anniversary of Mahakavi Suryakant Tripathi 'Nirala' was celebrated at the Hindi room at Indian Cultural Centre, Paramaribo. On this occasion various aspects of Nirala's life and literature and his great contribution for Hindi language were described by Hindi Teacher, ICC Dr. S.K. Jha. The programme was presided over by Director, ICC Shri Sunil Bhalla. During the programme, Vandana 'Veena Vadini Varade' written by Nirala was sung by ICC vocal music students. The Hindi students took keen interest in this programme and urged for such type of programmes in future by Indian Cultural Centre, Paramaribo. At least 25 local Hindi students/ teachers have participated in above programme. Following are the photographs for this event:




Thursday 24th February 2011     LECTURE ON TRADITIONAL AND  MODERN CONCEPTS IN YOGA   

A lecture on traditional and modern concepts of yoga was given by Yoga teacher, ICC Ms. Suchint Kaur Sodhi to students of beginners group to make them aware of the different types of Yoga (Karm Yoga, Gyan Yoga, Bhakti Yoga and Hath Yoga).  The Yoga Teacher explained to the participants the details of yoga like cleansing practices, Asnas, Pranayam, Meditation and basics of Patanjali Yog Sutras.  Around 80 students attended the above lecture.

Thursday 24th February 2011     YOGA SESSION   AT YOGA NIKETAN CENTRE   

A Yoga session cum lecture was conducted by Yoga Teacher, ICC Ms. Suchint Kaur Sodhi at Yoga Niketan Centre, Paramaribo to the Yoga practitioners to make them aware of different types of Yoga (Karm Yoga, Gyan Yoga, Bhakti Yoga and Hath Yoga).  The Yoga Teacher explained to the participants the details of yoga like cleansing practices, Asnas, Pranayam, Meditation and how all these practices are helpful in maintaining a positive health. 45 participants attended the session.   


Monday 28th February 2011      BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF  MAHARISHI DAYANAND SARASWATI  

The birth anniversary of Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati was celebrated in Arya Dewakar Mandir, Paramaribo by Arya Dewakar Samaj, Suriname in collaboration with Indian Cultural Centre.  During the programme life of Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati and his great contribution for refinement in Arya Sanskriti, Indian society and education was described by Hindi Teacher, ICC Dr. S.K. Jha. Three Bhajans were also performed by the ICC Vocal Music teacher Smt. Madhumita Bose and Tabla Teacher Shailendra Madarie with music students of Indian Cultural Centre, on this occasion. Around 300 people were present on this occasion.