INDIAN CULTURAL CENTRE PARAMARIBO

Monday 5th September 2011               TEACHER'S DAY

The birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvapali Radhakrishan, (the great philosopher and the second President of India) was celebrated at Indian Cultural Centre, Paramaribo as 'Teachers Day' on Monday 5th September 2011 at Hindi class room, ICC. Some students of ICC described the role of teachers in their life and shared some experiences in this regard. All the teachers/students of ICC were present on the occasion. Sherani Basgiet and Asha Matadin the Hindi students of ICC recited their poems in the honour of teachers. All the teachers of ICC also conveyed their message regarding the relationship between students and teachers.    


Wednesday 7th to 21st September 2011        HINDI PAKHWADA - (HINDI DIWAS)

Indian Cultural Centre, Paramaribo celebrated 'Hindi Pakhwada' (fortnight) from 7th to 21st September 2011. During this period, efforts have been made to promote the Hindi language & literature in Suriname. Different type of interesting programmes like lectures, debate, Hindi department organized story telling. Through these above-mentioned activities, people were encouraged to use Hindi as a medium of communication in their daily routine.      


Fridays 9th & 23rd September 2011           TALK ON AYODHYA KAND RAMAYANA

ICC, Hindi Teacher, Dr. S.K. Jha, delivered a talk on Ayodhya Kand Ramayana. Around 30 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.      

Tuesday 13th September 2011           LECTURE ON PRESENT STATUS OF HINDI LANGUAGE & LITEREATURE

Hindi department of ICC, Indian Cultural Centre, Paramaribo organized a lecture on 'Hindi Bhasha Aur Sahitye Ki Vartman Dashs Aur Disha' (Present Status of Hindi Language & Literature) on Tuesday 13th September 2011 at Hindi class room. In this lecture Dr. SK Jha, Hindi teacher, ICC described Hindi Bhasha as a Sampark Bhasha (Medium of Communication), Raj Bhasha (Official Language), Rashtra Bhasha (Language of the Nation) and as international language. He also describes that why 14th September is being celebrated as Hindi Diwas because the constitution assembly of India accepted Hindi as a Raj Bhasha for India on 14th September 1949.


Thursday 15th September 2011                                                    CELEBRATION OF ITEC DAY

The Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Day was celebrated at Bharat Bhawan (Embassy Residence), Paramaribo on Thursday 15th September 2011. On this occasion H.E. Ambassador of India Shri KJS Sodhi delivered the short speech mentioning that it strengthens the bilateral relation among developing nations. Three participants who visited India under this ITEC scheme showed power-point presentations, sharing their experience during stay in India.  

A cultural programme by ICC Kathak dance and vocal music students was also presented. In which Kathak dance students under the choreography of Miss. Namrta Rai, Kathak dance teacher, ICC, performed Kathak dance & ICC vocal music students under the guidance of Mrs. Madhumita Bose, vocal music teacher ICC, presented Ghoomer dance and vocal music.   

Mr. Robby Ramlakhan, acting permanent secretary of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Suriname was the chief guest of this occasion and he also delivered speech and appreciated the contribution of Embassy of India and government of India. H.E. Vice President of the Republic of Suriname Mr. Robert Ameerali was also present. The event was attended by around 150 well-known personalities of Suriname. Following are some photographs and newspaper cutting:



Friday 16th September 2011                                                  VOCAL MUSIC BEGINNERS EXAM


The exam for vocal music students of Indian Cultural Centre, Paramaribo was held on Friday 16th September 2011 at Music classroom, ICC. In exam Mrs. Madhumita Bose, music teacher, ICC, took the practical, theory (oral) tests and 10 Alankars 3 rags and some theory part.




Saturday 17th September 2011         WORKSHOP FOR MUSIC, DANCE AND YOGA  AT NICKERIE

Indian Cultural Centre, Paramaribo organized a Workshop for Music, Dance and Yoga at Nickerie District which is 230 Kms.  from Paramaribo on Saturday 17th September 2011. in above workshop Mrs. Madhumita Bose, music teacher, ICC discussed Swaras, sound & taught one Diwali song in a camp. Children within the age group ten to twenty attended the workshop. Importance of hygiene and health and Yoga practices like Pvanmuktasana, Naukasana, Ardhasana Halasan, Bhujangasana etc and breathing awareness & Om chanting were taught.  


Wednesday 21st September 2011                                        WORKSHOP ON SAREE DRAPING

An Indian Saree Draping Demonstration workshop was organised by Embassy/ICC ladies group on 21st September 2011 at ICC, to promote Indian costumes. Over 30% of the Surinamese population is of Indian origin, and they like to wear traditional Indian dresses such as sarees during marriages, Indian festivals and other social gatherings. On the special request of the local ladies, various styles of sarees draping from Indian States of U.P., West Bengal, and Gujarat etc. were demonstrated to an audience nearly 40 women. Mrs. Manjeet Sodhi, wife of H.E. Ambassador of India also graced the occasion. The workshop was well appreciated by the participants.   


Wednesday 21st September 2011                     CELEBRATION OF INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE

The International Day of Peace has been celebrated at Yoga Hall, Indian Cultural Centre, Paramaribo on Wednesday 21st September 2011, in collaboration with Brahma Kumari Mission, Paramaribo. On this occasion few speeches related to importance to international peace at present scenario were delivered, followed by a cultural programme in which Bhajan was presented by Mrs. Madhumita Bose, vocal music teacher, ICC and the dance presentation by local artists was also presented. Around 100 people attended the programme. Following are few photographs:


Thursday 22nd September 2011                         LECTURE ON MIGRATION, MEMORY AND CULTURE
                                                                           (A DISCUSSION ON BHOJPURI DIASPORA)

A lecture on the topic of 'Migration, Memory and Culture - A discussion on Bhojpuri Diaspora' was delivered by Prof. Badri Narayan Tiwari from Allahabad, India at Yoga hall, Indian Cultural Centre, Paramaribo on Thursday 22nd September 2011. The programme started with a speech of H.E. Ambassador of India, Shri KJS Sodhi followed by Prof. Hassankhan, Ex Minister of Home Affairs. Prof. Badrinath Tiwarie delivered his lecture cum power point presentation where he explained the term of 'Bidesiya, Pardesiya and Batohiya'. He described the route cause of migration from Bhojpur area and its impact on culture.