Cultural Events , Launch of "Little Guru" Sanskrit Learning App and Children Art Competition organised during Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations by EoI, Brussels (April 2021)
i) Story narration on Indian Mythology/India’s Freedom struggle on 28.03.2021. ii) Event on the Occasion of “Gudi Padwa/ Maharashtrian New Year on 13.04.2021. iii) Spring Fest 2021, premier of Bharat Humko on 13.04.2021 . iv) “Colors of India” Celebrating India, a cultural extravaganza” – Weekly online series of Indian dance and music performances by artists of Art India Belgium on 16.04.2021. v) launch of "Little Guru", the Sanskrit Learning App on 19.04.2021. vi) “Celebrating India, a cultural extravaganza” “Lights behind the shadow – Ramayan” on 23.04.2021 . vii) Musical Radio Program on India@75 Celebration dedicated to Indian’s Freedom Struggle/India’s Independence on 25.04.2021. viii) “Celebrating India, a cultural extravaganza” “Mile sur Mera Tumhara” on 30.04.2021. ix) Children Art Competition was conducted in association with Art India on the theme of India @75 07.05.2021.
Art Competition, Media Interaction and Public diplomacy events organised during Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations by EoI, Brussels ( May 2021)
(1) 07.05.2021 Children Art Competition was conducted in association with Art India on the theme of India @75. (2) 07.05.2021 HoM’s interview published in Europe’s major online news portal “Euractiv” highlighted India’s vision in context of India@75. Link https //www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/interview/ambassador-porto-summit-could-be-watershed-moment-for-eu-india-relations/ (3) 11.05.2021 The Brussels Diplomatic Academy & The Policy Center “INDIA @75 A GLOBAL ACTOR IN THE GEOPOLITICAL ARENA for the New South. This panel is part of a series of important public diplomacy events in celebration of the 75th anniversary of India’s Independence. It aims to explore a series of vital questions including India’s role on the world stage, the country as an actor in the Indo-Pacific Theatre, its relationship with Africa, the USA & China, and initiatives at vaccine diplomacy and experience in weathering the COVID-19 pandemic. To strengthen the relationship between India and EU. Social media views Total 400 Link https //www.youtube.com/watch?v=yODQZxow--g
International Day of Yoga celebrations organised during Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations by EoI, Brussels (June 17-23, 2021)
1. Embassy of India, Brussels Celebrating India@75 & International Day of Yoga 2021. Embassy organized a webinar on the topic “Introduction to the Philosophy of Yoga”. The webinar was conducted by Ms. Shantala Sriramaiah, an expert in vedic chanting and philosophy; 2. Embassy of India, Brussels Celebrating India@75 & International Day of Yoga 2021. The Embassy in collaboration with Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur organized a workshop on “Yoga at Work” for office going people; 3. Embassy of India, Brussels & Indian Confluence Celebrated International Day of Yoga. Yoga session for children (Age 7+) & Food for Wellbeing. Participants learnt simple diet secrets to a healthy life. A one-hour yoga demonstration session was also organized by the Embassy in collaboration with the Antwerp India Association, the local diaspora association, and the Jain Cultural Center Antwerp in the premises of the magnificent Jain Cultural Center at Antwerp. The session was conducted by Ms. Reetu Mehta, an experienced yoga instructor; 4. The marquee event celebrating IDY in Belgium was a one-hour yoga session organized by local yoga organizations “Brussels Yoga Day” in the scenic environs of the renowned Pairi Daiza Zoo also known as Garden of Europe. The session was conducted by popular French yoga instructor Sreemati and included participation from Sandrine Dans, famous Belgian television presenter, along with Ambassador of India. The yoga session was telecast live across Belgium on the popular RTL Play. 5. Art India and Sun Yoga Brussels (SYB) celebrates Yoga Day in association with India in Belgium (Embassy of India, Brussels) with a melange of Music and Yoga at the most iconic monuments in Brussels Parc du Cinquantenaire; 6. A live yoga session at iconic Atomium in Brussels was organized by the Embassy in collaboration with India Confluence. The session was conducted by yoga instructor Ms. Reetu Mehta; 7.In association with the Indian Association of Luxembourg on the occasion of IDY, the event was organized at Neimenster and joined by Ms. Martine Reicherts & Mr. Sri Kolla. Ambassador’s message on Yoga was aired live on social media. 8. Yoga for well-being by ‘Isha Foundation’ in association with Indian Embassy Brussels was shared on social media platforms. 9. Mission launched a special social media campaign for promotion of IDY since March 2021.