INDIAN CULTURAL CENTRE PARAMARIBO

July 3rd to 5th 2011                                                             DANCE WORKSHOP AT ST. LUCIA

At the request of the Rituals Carnival cultural organization in Saint Lucia with the approval of ICCR, ICC Dance Teacher, Ms. Namrta Rai visited Saint Lucia from 3rd to 5th July 2011 to guide and assist the Rituals Carnival band for the authentic and accurate representation of Indian traditional and modern dance, in the 2011 carnival depiction of "Glory of the Ganges", a celebration of Indian culture and influence on Caribbean life.    

Ministry of Education and Culture organized a lecture at National Theatre Arts Workshop, where Ms. Namrta, facilitated the session in which approximately 20 dance tutors, actors and other arts practitioners were in attendance. Ms. Rai gave a lecture on traditional and modern Indian dance and complimented this with demonstrations of the Indian art form, Kathak. There was also a dance session for members of the local Indian community.


Fridays 8th & 29th July 2011                                        TALK ON AYODHYA KAND RAMAYANA


Dr. S.K. Jha, Hindi Teacher ICC, 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 ongoing - the best example of unity in Indian culture. Poetic pronunciations of Shlokas (mantra) were also taught to the students. Following are some photographs:   



Tuesday 12th July 2011                      DANCE WORKSHOP    (On Different Type of Costumes)

A workshop on 8 different classical dance costumes was organized by the Dance department with the help of power point presentation. This workshop of one hour where the dance students of ICC and enthusiasts were made familiar with Kathak, Bharatnatyam, Odissi, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Kathakali, Mohiniattam and Sattriya Classical dance Costumes, Jewellery and dance styles. 15 students attended the workshop.


Wednesday 13th July 2011        NEWLY STARTED DRAWING & PAINTING CLASSES  (Conducted by Mr. Ranjan Akloe)

Indian Cultural Centre, Paramaribo started a Drawing & Painting classes, conducted by a local renowned artist Mr. Ranjan Akloe from 13 July 2011 on every Wednesdays of the month. Director, ICC, Mr. Sunil Bhalla explained that the drawing and painting is one of the interesting activities for children and ICC has taken the initiative to engage the young children during their summer holidays to participate in its activities. On the opening day, around 40 new students attended/registered with class. Mr. Akloe regularly conducted the drawing classes and around 20 to 25 children's attended the drawing class.    
   



Thursday 14th July 2011                                GURU POORNIMA  


Guru Poornima was celebrated at Indian Cultural Centre, Paramaribo at Dance Hall, ICC on Thursday 14th July 2011 by the dance department, where the students followed the ritual of Ghungroo and Guru Pooja/ Worship followed by the cultural program which was attended by the Director and ICC staff as well.


Wednesday 20th July 2011                      HINDI CLASS AT COMMEWIJNE


In district Commewijne, Hindi classes for Praveshika (level IV) and Parichay (level 5) are being organised by ICC, Paramaribo.  Hindi Teacher of Indian Cultural Centre, Paramaribo, Dr. S.K. Jha, visits Commewijne twice a month from July onward to conduct the classes.  The total number of students in Praveshika are 12 while there are 6 students in Parichay. The coordinator of this Hindi class Mr. Naveen Ghisyawan is a local Hindi teacher in Commewijne.    


Wednesday 20th July 2011                       INDIAN COOKERY CLASS  (LOCAL PAKORA - 'SEHENA'  

A demonstration of local Pakora - 'Sehena' was given at the monthly cookery class organized at the Indian Cultural Centre. Around 30 local women attended the class and appreciated the preparation. Mrs. Susheela Baldew, a noted PIO in Suriname conducted the special class. The recipe and method of preparation were explained and after that, the dish was served to all the invitees. Following are some photographs:   



Wednesday 20th July 2011                                            LECTURE ON BHAKTI KE SWAROOP


A lecture on the topic 'Bhakti ke Swaroop' in Hindi literature was delivered by Dr. S. K. Jha, Hindi Teacher, Indian Cultural Centre, Paramaribo in Hindi room. In above lecture the various aspects of Bhakti adopted in Hindi literature from different face like Sagun and Nirgun and its branches like Ram Bhakti Dhara, Krishna Bhakti Dhara, Gyan Margi Dhara and Prem Margi Dhara (Sufi) and its representative poets, their contribution to the Bhakti movement were explained. This was appreciated by the present local Hindi students/teachers and they demanded for more lectures like these.


Friday 22nd July 2011                                              STUDENT'S MEET

  Indian Cultural Centre, Paramaribo organized a student's meet programme on Friday 22nd July 2011 at Yoga Hall, ICC. In this programme all departments of Indian Cultural Centre participated and presented few items from their respective department. The Hindi students recited poems and one Hindi short comedy play named 'Jab Eklavya Ne Dronacharya Ko Angootha Dikhaya' was presented. A Hindi student representing her batch mates presented her view about Hindi classes. During the occasion Kathak Dance students presented three of the Guru Strotram and conclusion of the program was done by three of the Visharad level students of Kathak Where they performed a Tarana, a composition of Pt. Birju Maharaj. Vocal Music students presented Bhajan and semi classical songs (Tarana). Tabla students also presented the Tabla percussion on Bandish. In the last Yoga, students also demonstrated various basic Asnas of Yoga. A representative from each department shared their experiences in their classes.


Sunday 24th July 2011                                       PROJECTION OF FEATURE FILM WRITTEN BY
                                                                              RABINDRANATH TAGORE - 'KABULI WALA'
  
As a tribute to Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore, a Hindi Feature film 'Kabuli Wala' written by Rabindranath Tagore was projected at Yoga Hall, Indian Cultural Centre, Paramaribo on Sunday 24th July 2011 from 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.      
    

Monday 25th July 2011                                     PRESENTATION OF RAMCHARITMANAS ON TV

On Tulsi Jayanti the Ramayana students of Indian Cultural Centre, Paramaribo, organized a Ramcharit Manas presentation on Radika TV. On this occasion, the students recited the Ram Janam (birth) episode from Balkaand and later ICC Hindi Teacher, Dr. S.K. Jha, explained it in simple language.  The programme was telecast on Saturday 30th July 2011 at 6.00 p.m. and on fifth of August 2011 at 6.30 p.m.  


Wednesday 27th July 2011                                                YOGA WORKSHOP ON OBESITY
Yoga teacher, ICC, Ms. Suchint Kaur Sodhi conducted a one and half hour's  workshop on obesity at Indian Cultural Centre Paramaribo on Wednesday 27th July 2011. In which she informed people about causes, symptoms, and other complications related to obesity along with how Yoga and other methods, can help overcome Obesity. She also demonstrated the Yoga posture related to Obesity. Fifty-five students attended the workshop.     



Thursday 28th July2011                                                                     YOGA SESSION


A Yoga lecture cum Session was conducted at Yoga Niketan Centre, Paramaribo by ICC Yoga teacher Ms. Suchint Kaur Sodhi, wherein 50 students participated. In this session various Yoga practices like Kapalbharti, 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. One lecture was also given on lifestyle.     
  

Thursday 28th July2011              A LECTURE ON SPIRITUALISM IN INDIA    (By Swami Pragyanandji Maharaj)
                                  
Swami Pragyanandji Maharaj, the founder patron of Vishwamata Gayatri Trust, Pragya Sailok Kalayan Nyas, Pragya Mission International, Sai Pragya Dham, Saket New Delhi and President, Delhi Sant Maha Mandal  visited Suriname and during his stay delivered a lecture on Thursday 28th July 2011on 'Spiritualism in India'.  In his lecture, he described the relation between science and the norms of religion with examples and he represented his approach in this regard. Vandana & Bhajans were also presented by the Vocal Music teacher/students of ICC. Around 100 people attended the lecture. Following are some photographs:     


Friday 29th July 2011                                                            YOGA WORKSHOP ON DIABETES   
Ms. Suchint Kaur Sodhi, Yoga teacher, ICC conducted a workshop on diabetes at Indian Cultural Centre Paramaribo on Friday 29th July 2011 in which she made people aware about ailment - its causes, symptoms and how Yoga practises can be helpful, further she also mentioned about Yoga as a preventive science. Around 50 students attended the above workshop.   



Saturday 30th July 2011                                           IN COLLABORATION WITH VILLA ZAPAKARA
                                                                                        (Inauguration of Children's Museum)
                                                                                                  (Ster in De Stand Bombay)

Villa Zapakara, a children Museum organized an exhibition on Mumbai on 30 July, 2011.  The exhibition will run for 18 months.  At the exhibition, various aspects of life and culture at Mumbai are displayed.  The organizers also displayed an old Mumbai Taxi and a three-wheeler which were specifically imported from India.  The Embassy has provided a set of videos produced by PD Division to the organizers for showing to the visitors.  The Exhibition was inaugurated by the Minister of Education of Suriname.  On this occasion, H.E. Windson Lakin, Minister for Foreign Affairs and his spouse, the Ambassador of India, Mr. K.J.S. Sodhi and many renowned personalities/diplomats were present on inauguration. ICC students presented a Kathak dance performance on this occasion. Following are some photographs and newspaper cutting:



Sunday 31st July 2011                                   CELEBRATION OF MUNSHI PREMCHAND JAYANTI

Indian Cultural Centre, Paramaribo with the collaboration of Suriname Hindi Parishad at their premises on 31st July 2011, organized Hindi Upanyas/Katha Samrat (King of Novels and Stories) Munshi Premchand Jayanti. On this occasion, the Viyaktitva & Kratitva (life and work) of Munshi Premchand was remembered. Shri Janki Persadsing Ex-President of Suriname Hindi Parishad presented a speech regarding the life of Munshi Premchand and Dr. S.K. Jha, Hindi Teacher, ICC described  'why Munshi Premchand a great poet in Hindi literature that he is called the King of Hindi Novel/Stories' and Kalam ka Sipahi. The local Hindi students and vocal music students of ICC in this programme also recited some Bhajan/Poetry.