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9 Oct

154th Anniversary of Gandhi Jayanti Birth @ Budapest

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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

12 Jun

The 5th International Day of Yoga @ Bálna Center – Budapest

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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!

Reg. is needed: https://www.eoibudapest.gov.in/ascc/news_detail/?newsid=213&cat=5

Update Aggie Reiter