To commemorate 70th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Hungary, the Embassy of India, Budapest. Due to this occasion a series of cultural events to be organised between June, 21-23. 2019 across 19 cities of Hungary. These events will showcase yoga, Indian classical and folk dances, Indian classical music, henna painting, folk art and gastronomy.
In Budapest, a special event is being organized to mark the occasion on June, 22. 2019 at the Bálna Center
District IX., 11-12 Fővám Square – Budapest.
Entry free. All are welcome to attend.
The United Nations General Assembly had adopted a Resolution on December 11, 2014, with an unprecedented 177 countries as co-sponsors, to adopt June 21 as the International Day of Yoga. Since then, this Day has become one of the biggest mass movements in the quest for good health and well-being and events are organized all over the world to showcase Yoga, which has been acknowledged as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO. During the last four years, a number of cities in Bosnia & Herzegovina have been enthusiastically celebrating the International Day of Yoga and this year’s celebrations will build on the success of earlier events. Ms. Ankita Sood – teacher of Yoga and Indian Culture at the Embassy together with the yoga instructors of prominent yoga schools will conduct Common Yoga Protocol, which has been specially designed by Indian yoga masters to suit the requirements and physical conditions of the general public. A demonstration of advanced yoga techniques will also be undertaken. It may be recalled that speaking about Yoga, the Prime Minister of India had said that Yoga is the journey from ‘me’ to ‘we’, and that yoga makes us better individuals in thought, action, knowledge and devotion.
The Embassy of India organizes the 5th International Day of Yoga program in Budapest on June, 22. 2019 from 10 a.m. -1 p.m., with support from the Mayor Office of Budapest.
Bálna Center – District IX., 11-12 Fővám Square – Budapest. Entry is free! The timetable to the Yoga program goes: 9.45 a.m. Arrival of guests
10 a.m. Welcome Remarks by Master of Ceremony
10.02 a.m H.E. Kumar Tuhin, Ambassador of India’s address
10.05 a.m. Remarks by the Chief Guest
10.15 a.m. Standard Yoga Protocol by The Yoga TIC, Ms Ankita Sood, accompanied by other local Yoga Schools
11 a.m. Advanced Yoga Performed by Ms Ankita Sood TIC plus other Yoga Instructors.
11.10 a.m. Meditation Music, OM Chanting, Relaxation
11.20 a.m. Technical break
The timetable to the Cultural Program:
11.30 a.m. -12.30 p.m. Indian folk and classical dance performances.
Local and foreigner who wish to participate at the event are requested to bring their own Yoga mat for the program!
The aim of the International Yoga Day is to raise awareness of healthy and conscious lifestyle whereas the locals and foreigners staying in Hungary are all welcomed!
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Update Aggie Reiter
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