The Amrita Sher-Gil Cultural Center, the Embassy of India and the Hopp Ferenc Asian Art Museum welcome you to the 154th anniversary of Gandhi Jayanti’s birth in the garden of the Hopp Ferenc Asian Art Museum in Budapest. The outstanding deeds of Mahatma Gandhi can be found in the garden of the building that houses the Ferenc Hopp Museum of East Asian Art. This is the only statue of this size in Hungary. A bust of Gandhi stands on a ledge protruding from the rectangular thin concrete plinth. Politician Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was the political and spiritual leader of India and the leading figure of the Indian independence movement. The bust was presented to Hungary by the State of India on the centenary of Gandhi’s birth. India state presented a number of countries Hungary among them with the a bust of Gandhi, the original was made by Ram V. Surar (1925). This one in the museum’s garden was placed October, 1971. by Indian sculptor Ram Vanji Sutar.
The commemoration ceremony to Mahatma Gandhi’s 154th birth anniversary celebrated speech by Dr. Mukesh Kumar Srivastava – Director of the Amrita Sher-Gil Cultural Center. Who the following: Across India Mahatma Gandh is known for his contributions to India’s independence movement. Mahatma Gandhi, widely known as the Father of the Nation who dedicated his life to India’s independence movement and his philosophies towards life. Struggle for freedom and advocate the path of truth and non-violence. The United Nations General Assembly designated October 2 as International Day of Non-Violence to honor Gandhi’s principles.
From the side of the Ferenc Hopp Museum of Asian Art director Györgyi Fajcsák introducted the photo exhibition related to Gandhi. These pictures were taken of Mahatma Gandhi prominent events.
At the Ferenc Hopp Museum of Asian Art on the occasion of the 154th anniversary of his birth the visitors layed a wreath on the Gandhi statue, thereafter a short musical show took place. At the end of the stage program, and the event ended with a taste of Indian cuisine.
Riport and snaps by Aggie Reiter
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