Launch of India@75 celebrations (3 May 2021) - Embassy of India in Brasilia
On 03 May 2021, Embassy of India in Brasilia formally launched the India@75 celebrations in Brazil. The inaugural event was graced by Senator Nelson Trad (Guest of Honour), Fed Dep Daniel Coehlo (Guest of Honour), and Amb. Márcia Donner Abreu, Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Guest of Honour). A special congratulatory video message by Federal Deputy Vinicius Carvalho, President India-Brazil Parliamentary Friendship Group was also screened on this occasion. 2. In his opening remarks, Ambassador Suresh Reddy spoke on the notable features and the values on which the movement itself was based and the vision of its leadership - that of a democratic, civil libertarian and secular India, based on a self-reliant, egalitarian social order and an independent foreign policy. Speaking on the 75 years of independence, the Prime Minister said, "The 75th Independence Day will be the celebration of the spirit of freedom struggle and the reflection of the feeling of sacrifice. It will have a glimpse of the pride of ancient India and the glow of modern India as well." 3. On the occasion, the video on “Azadi ki Amrut Mahotsav’, a short video clip of the revolutionary Indian freedom fighter Mangal Pandey and a video on ‘India the Spirit of Freedom’ was also shown. Local Bharatanatyam dancer Ms Mirabai also performed on the occasion.
Webinar ‘‘Indian Independence Movement - Retrospective and Prospective Reflections on Society, Culture and Religion” (23 April 2021)
A part of the celebrations of India@75, on 23 April 2021, Embassy of India in Brasilia organised a webinar titled ‘‘Indian Independence Movement: Retrospective and Prospective Reflections on Society, Culture and Religion”. 2. The webinar began with the ‘Shanti Mantra’ and followed by the video of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahtosav’. In his address on the title of the webinar, Ambassador Reddy complimented the speakers for the excellent topics they had chosen adding that the conversation is ideally suited in the context of the present-day pandemic as we are all forced to pause and ponder to appreciate and value life better and the kind of future we aspire to. Ambassador also elaborated on the India@75 celebrations which is aimed at showcasing the advances India has made since independence under difficult circumstances and about our vision and resolve to make India regain its lost glory in the next 25 years in the spirit of Vasudaiva Kutumbakam. 3. Other panel speakers included Prof. Carlos Gohn, Professor, Department of Literature, Federal University of Minas Gerais who spoke on “Sri Aurobindo: Socio-Political Engagement and Spiritual Quest”; Prof. Cláudio Pinheiro, Professor, Department of History, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro who spoke on “From India to Latin American and the World: Indian Intellectual and Political Thought on the Margins and Subalternity” and prominent Indologist Prof. Dilip Loundo, Department of Religious Studies, Federal University of Juiz de Fora-MG who spoke on “The Concept of Rna (Debt) in India Tradition: Independence, Interdependence and Existence”.
Webinar: "Indian spirituality and concept of non-violence" (07 May 2021)
As part of the India@75 celebrations, the Embassy organised a webinar titled "Indian spirituality and concept of non-violence" on 7 May 2021. The event was addressed by Ambassador Suresh Reddy and also saw participation of speakers including Elson Gomes, Honorary Consul General of India in Belo Horizonte; Prof. Lúcia Helena Galvão, Professor of Philosophy with Nova Acrópole; Prof. Gloria Arieira, President of Vidya Mandir. Prof. Gloria is the recipient of India’s 4th highest Civilian Award, the Padma Shri.
Talk on KARMA & KARMA YOGA by Swami Nirmalatmananda, President of the Ramakrishna Vedanta Movement in Brazil, Sao Paulo (30 June 2021)
As part of India@75 celebrations, on 30 June 2021, Embassy of India in Brasilia organised a Talk on Karma and Karma Yoga with the support of the Ramakrishna Vedanta Brasilia Centre. The main speaker of the event was Swami Nirmalatmananda, President of the Ramakrishna Vedanta Movement in Brazil. Ambassador Suresh Reddy, in his remarks, spoke about the values of work and its association with the Indian philosophy of karma. The Head of the Vedanta Centre in Brasilia Ms. Livia Borges also spoke on the occasion and highlighted the activities of the Centre and touched upon the philosophy of Karma. Swami Nirmalatmananda in a detailed presentation explained the concept of Karma and Karma Yoga. A short video on ‘Sardar Patel – A Nation Stands United’ was screened on the occasion.
India-Brazil Friendship Cricket Match (24 July 2021)
As part of India@75 celebrations, on 24 July 2021, Embassy of India in Brasilia organised a cricket match with the Brasilia Cricket team at the iconic Esplanada in Brasilia. Ambassador Suresh Reddy inaugurated the friendship cricket match and spoke about the significance of India@75 celebrations. The event was graced by Mr. John Lander who had founded the Brasilia Cricket Club in 1989. The Embassy team and the Brazilian team played a game of 20-20 cricket, with the Indian side winning the game.
Announcement of Essay competition titled 'INDIA'S JOURNEY AS AN INDPENDENT NATION' for Indian Diaspora in Brazil on 29 July
Announcement of Essay competition titled 'INDIA'S JOURNEY AS AN INDPENDENT NATION' for Indian Diaspora in Brazil on 29 July
Announcement of online Quiz Competition on 'India's Freedom Struggle' (1-14 August)
Announcement of online Quiz Competition on 'India's Freedom Struggle' (1-14 August)
Talk on Yoga organised during Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations by EoI, Brasilia (June 30, 2021)
1. Talk on 'Karma & Karma Yoga' by Swami Nirmalatamanada.
Launch of India@75 Celebrations,Consulate General of India Sao Paulo (15 April 2021)
Consulate General of India, Sao Paulo and Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, Sao Paulo launched the celebrations of 75 years of Independence of India on 15 April 2021, with a day-long celebration of Indian culture at Museum of Immigration in Sao Paulo. The event was organised in collaboration with the State Government of Sao Paulo. Consul General, Amit Kumar Mishra inaugurated the event and highlighted the importance of the celebration of 75 years of India´s Independence in his opening remarks. He talked about the significant role played by the freedom fighters in India´s Freedom struggle and creating a roadmap for growth and progress that helped India develop as an Independent Nation. During his address, Consul General also highlighted the phenomenal growth shown by India in the last 75 years. Ms. Alessandra Almeida, Executive Director, Museum of Immigration also joined the virtual opening ceremony and congratulated everyone on 75 years of India’s Independence. The cultural event started with a Bharatnatyam, classical Indian dance performance by Ms. Iara Ananda Romano. Ms. Iara performed ‘Krishna Padam: Kannan Vara Kanane’ which was an intricately crafted lyrical performance that depicted the outpouring of emotions by the Nayika. The Bharatnatyam performance was followed by a sitar recital by Fabio Kidesh, who delighted the audience with a rendition of Raga Bhairavi. Meeta Ravindran, a classical Indian musician settled in Brazil recited the Ganesha and Gayatri Vandana, followed by the Kathak dance presentation of Saraswati and Rudrashtakam Stotram by Gyaneshree Karahe. The ‘India Day’ celebrations at the Museum of Immigration was a combination of performances and workshops. The workshops included a special ‘Bhangra’ dance workshop by Ms. Disha Malani; Culinary workshop sharing recipes for semolina pudding ‘Suji Halwa’ and Chicken Tikka Masala was presented by Ms. Deepali Bavaskar, the chef of the local Indian Restaurant ‘Samosa and Company’. The celebration also included a Yoga workshop by Mr. Sagar Karahe. The celebration ended with the screening of the Bollywood film ‘Neerja’ through the online platform #CulturaEmCasa.
Indian Music Concert 'Musial Ecstacy' by CGI, Sao Paulo (17 July 2021)
As a part of celebration of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ on 17 July CGI, Sao Paulo and SVCC, Sao Paulo organized an virtual music concert titled ‘Musical Ecstasy’ to celebrate the rich music heritage of India. The concert included artists Nilimesh Chakrabarty on Tabla and Arnab Bhattacharya on Sarod. The artists joined us Live from India and the event was transmitted on the social media platforms of the Cultural Centre.
Webinar ' Tagore: The Indian Polymath' by CGI, Sao Paulo (7 May 2021)
As a part of the celebration of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ CGI, Sao Paulo celebrated the 160th Birth Anniversary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore on 7 May, 2021 through a webinar titled ‘Tagore: The Indian Polymath’ in collaboration with the Department of Letters and Modern Language, University of Sao Paulo (USP). The event was attended by Ambassador of India to Brazil, Mr. Suresh Reddy; Consul General of India, Mr. Amit Kumar Mishra; Prof. Laura P. Z. Izarra, Professor, Department of Modern Languages, University of Sao Paulo; Prof. Adrian Pablo Fanjul, Dean, Department of Modern Languages (USP); Prof. Antonio Menezes, Department of Oriental Languages (USP) and Puja Kaushik, Director, SVCC. The speakers for the event included experts on Rabindranath Tagore from India and Brazil. The panel of speakers comprised Prof. Amrit Sen, former Head of Department of English, Visva-Bharati University; Prof. Dilip Loundo from Federal University of Luiz De Fora and Prof. Marcus Wolff from Department of Music, University of Rio De Janeiro (UNIRIO). The event paid tribute to Gurudev Rabindranth Tagore and highlighted his contribution as a poet, writer, painter, philosopher, and social reformer and the seminal role played by Gurudev during India’s Freedom Struggle. The Consulate also invited Ms. Tiyasa Chatterjee from Kolkata for a special performance on Rabindra Sangeet.
Webinar 'Celebrating Rich Indian Art in Brazil' by CGI, Sao Paulo (18 May 2021)
As a part of the celebration of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ CGI, Sao celebrated the International Museum Day on 18 May in collaboration with the Oscar Neymar Museum (MON - Museu Oscar Neymar), Curitiba. The MON Museum is the only museum in Brazil which has a permanent display of Asian Art. The speakers for the event included Consul General of India to Brazil, Mr. Amit Kumar Mishra; Ms. Juliana Vosnika, CEO and Director, MON and Former Ambassador, Prof. Fausto Godoy, donor of the Asian Art collection to MON. The event highlighted the key aspects of the Indian Art at the museum highlighting the diversity in Indian Art.
Celebration of World Culture day by CGI, Sao Paulo (21 May 2021)
As a part of the celebration of India@75, CGI, Sao Paulo celebrated the World Culture Day in collaboration with UNESCO Brazil on 21 May 2021. The participants for the virtual event included cultural experts from India and Brazil and created an opportunity to present the cultural differences and similarities between the two counties. The event speakers included Ambassador of India to Brazil, Mr. Suresh Reddy, who presented the opening remarks; Mrs. Isabel de Paula, Coordinator Cultural Sector, UNESCO, Brazil and Brazilian artists Bianca Gismonti and Julio Falavigna. Director General, ICCR, Mr. Dinesh K. Patnaik participated in the event through a recorded video message. The event included talks and cultural presentation.
Talk on 'Architectural Wonders of India' by CGI, Sao Paulo (20 May 2021)
As a part of celebration of India@75 CGI, Sao Paulo organised an online lecture by Brazilian Architect Prof. Dimas Bertolotti titled ‘Architectural Wonders of India’. Prof. Bertolotti gave a presentation on the best visited UNESCO World Heritage sites of India.
Talk on ´Importance of Lord Buddha and his teachings during the time of the pandemic' by Buddhist Monk Monja Coen (25 May 2021)
As a part of celebration of India@75 on 25 May, CGI, Sao Paulo celebrated Buddha Purnima or Vesak through a talk on ´Importance of Lord Buddha and his teachings during the time of the pandemic' by the well-known Brazilian Nun, Monja Coen. Nun Monja Coen highlighted how the concepts of Unity, Solidarity and Compassion are the main tools that will help the world deal with these difficult times.
Celebrations of birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi in Brasilia (2 October 2021)
On 2 October 2021, the Embassy of India in Brasilia celebrated the 152nd birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi at the City Park, Brasilia. The event saw the participation of Ms. Vanessa Mendonça, Tourism Secretary of Federal District of Brasilia and was attended by members of the Mission along with their families, Indian community and Friends of India. 2. On this occasion, the dignitaries offered floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi’s bust which was donated by the Government of India and was installed in January 2020 in the City Park. In his remarks, Shri. B.C. Pradhan, Deputy Chief of Mission highlighted the importance of teaching and messages of peace and non-violence of Gandhiji in today’s world. Ms. Vanessa Mendonça, Tourism Secretary of Federal District of Brasilia said that it was a great honour to receive Gandhi’ji’s bust and reiterated the support of the Government of the Federal District for strengthening the cultural relationship between India and Brazil. 3. The event saw the singing of the bhajan ‘Raghupati Raghav’ by the Brazilian students learning Hindi. Mission also showcased the international musical medley of ‘Vaishnav Jan To’ by MEA and screened the promo video of the award-winning play ‘Yugpurush: Mahatma's Mahatma.’ The event was part of activities organized by the Mission to celebrate Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav (75 years of India’s Independence).
Celebrations of Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi in Rio de Janeiro (2 October 2021)
On 2 October 2021, Ambassador Shri. Suresh Reddy participated in celebrations of birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi in Rio de Janeiro. The event was also attended by members Indian community and Filhos de Gandhy (Sons of Gandhi).
Talk on "Bhagavad Gita and the Importance of this Millennial Knowledge Today" (30 August 2021)
As part of Azadi Ka #AmritMahotsav (India@75 celebrations), the Embassy of India, Brasilia, organised a talk on "Bhagavad Gita and the Importance of this Millennial Knowledge Today" by Mr. Giridhari Das, Author and Yoga Guru on Monday, 30 August 2021.
India-Brazil Friendship Cricket Match (24 July 2021)
As part of India@75 celebrations, on 24 July 2021, Embassy of India in Brasilia organised a cricket match with the Brasilia Cricket team at the iconic Esplanada in Brasilia. Ambassador Suresh Reddy inaugurated the friendship cricket match and spoke about the significance of India @75 celebrations. The event was graced by Mr. John Lander who had founded the Brasilia Cricket Club in 1989. The Embassy team and the Brazilian team played a game of 20-20 cricket, with the Indian side winning the game.
Celebrations of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav (India@75): Exclusive Event with the First Lady of Brazil (12 August 2021)
As part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav (India75 celebrations), the Embassy of India in Brasilia organised an exclusive yoga session on 12 August 2021 with H.E. Mrs. Michelle Bolsonaro, First Lady of Brazil as the Chief-Guest. The event was also attended by H.E. Amb Marcia Donner Abreu, Secretary for Bilateral Negotiations in Asia, Pacific and Russia, Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Ms. Claudia Martins de Almeida e Souza Ferreira, Chief of Service, International Relations of the Federal Senate, prominent Brazilian friends of India, yoga teachers and Embassy diplomats' spouses. Mrs. Bolsonaro was accorded a traditional welcome and performed a 45-minute yoga asanas wearing the India75 T-shirt, conducted by Yoga master Thadeu Martins. Honoring the Indian culture, she wore an Indian Saree on the occasion and planted a Neem tree in the Embassy premises. She also enthusiastically joined the gathering in dancing to a Bollywood song. Mrs. Bolsonaro was presented with a Gift, a book on yoga in Portuguese and the animated video of yoga Asanas in Portuguese.
Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav: Celebrations of the 75th Independence Day of India in Brasilia (15 & 17 August 2021)
On the occasion of the celebrations of 75th Independence Day of India, President Jair Bolsonaro sent congratulatory letters to President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In his letters, President Jair Bolsonaro said that with its significant vaccine and medicine production capacity, India has a recognised important role in worldwide efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and hoped to intensify even further the bilateral cooperation to overcome this great challenge. Referring to his State visit to India in January 2020, President Bolsonaro said that the strategic partnership between Brazil and India is growing stronger and the Agreements, signed during his visit, are deepening of bilateral political and economic relations as well as cooperation in various other areas. With India and Brazil as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council in 2022, President Bolsonaro hoped that this will open another dialogue front on peace and security themes while also reinforcing the common demand for the multilateral reform. 2. To celebrate the Independence Day, the Embassy of India in Brasilia organised a special evening reception on 17 August 2021. The high-profile event was attended by Brazilian Ministers namely, Gen. Walter Souza Braga Netto, Minister of Defence; Marcelo Queiroga, Minister of Health; Joaquim Alvaro Pereira Leite, Minister of Environment; and Roberto Campos Neto; President of Central Bank of Brazil. The event also joined by Senators and Federal Deputies (i.e. members of the Brazilian Parliament); senior Brazilian bureaucrats and armed forces representatives; members of the foreign diplomatic community; media journalists; Indian community and friends of India. 3. In his remarks, Ambassador highlighted the various new initiatives and schemes launched by the Government of India under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi. He spoke about Green Hydrogen and the National Hydrogen Mission to make India a Global Hub for Green Hydrogen Production and Export. He added that the Mission will not only help India to make new progress in the field of energy self-reliance but will also become a new inspiration for Clean Energy Transition all over the world. Ambassador also mentioned the National Infrastructure Master Plan i.e. ‘Gati Shakti’ of more than USD 1.3 trillion (100 lakh crores rupees) which will lay the foundation of holistic Infrastructure and will lead to an integrated and holistic pathway to the Indian economy. He added that the development in all parts of India, be it eastern India, North-east, Jammu-Kashmir, Ladakh, coastal belt or the tribal region, is all-inclusive, all-around and all-pervasive. He also said that the Government is preparing an e-commerce platform for products from the village entrepreneurs so that they will get a big market domestically and abroad, in tune with the mantra of Vocal for Local. He underscored that India has set a target of 450 GW of renewable energy by the end of this decade i.e. 450 GW by 2030 and of this, the target of 100 GW has been achieved ahead of schedule. He added that India has set a target of 10% ethanol blending in gasoline by 2022 and 20% ethanol blending by 2025, which will also help address the issue of pollution. 4. The Embassy also organised an exclusive yoga session on 12 August 2021 with H.E. Mrs. Michelle Bolsonaro, First Lady of Brazil as the Chief-Guest. She was accorded a traditional welcome and performed 45-minute yoga asanas wearing the India75 T-shirt. Honouring the Indian culture, she also wore an Indian Saree on the occasion and planted a Neem tree in the Embassy premises. 5. On 15 August 2021, the Embassy of India organised a Flag Hoisting Ceremony and India-Brazil Friendship Cycling rally. The event saw the participation of Paco Britto, Vice-Governor, and Vanessa Mendonça, Tourism Secretary of Federal District of Brasilia and was attended by members of the Mission along with their families, Indian community and Friends of India. Ambassador Shri. Suresh Reddy hoisted the National Flag which was followed by the singing of the National Anthem. Ambassador also read out the address of Hon'ble President of India to the Nation. 6. To mark the celebrations of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Embassy, in collaboration with the Federal District of Brasilia and cycling group “Squadra,” organised the India-Brazil Friendship Cycling Rally on 15 August 2021. The Cycle Rally included two routes of 25 km and 75 km and covered the major tourist attractions of Brasilia, promoting local tourism and spreading the message of a healthy lifestyle and sustainable mobility. About 150 people participated in the event.
India-Brazil Ayurveda Promotion Webinar: Celebrating the 6th Ayurveda Day on Ayurveda for Nutrition (02 November 2021)
India-Brazil Ayurveda Promotion Webinar: Celebrating the 6th Ayurveda Day on Ayurveda for Nutrition (02 November 2021)
Diwali (5 November 2021)
The Embassy of India in Brasilia celebrated Diwali.
Webinar on "National Language and its Cross-Cultural Contexts: Intra and International Encounters” (16 November 2021)
As part of Kashi Utsav, under the aegeis of AKAM, to celebrate national language, a Webinar on "National Language and its Cross-Cultural Contexts: Intra and International Encounters” was organised by the Embassy on 16 November 2021. The event was live streamed on the Facebook page of the Embassy. In his opening remarks Ambassador spoke about the importance of national language and its central role in connecting and binding people. Other speakers included Prof. Marco Lucchesi President of Brazilian Academy of Letters (recorded message); Prof. Shiv Kumar Singh, Lecturer of Indian Studies and Hindi at Faculdade de Letras, University of Lisbon, Portugal, Prof. Cláudio Pinheiro, Professor, Department of History, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and Prof. Dilip Loundo, Professor of the Department of Religion Science of Federal University of Juiz de Fora (UFJF), Minas Gerais. All the speakers spoke on the contribution of language in nation building and how languages have connected nations, with examples of India and Portugal. Link: https://www.facebook.com/indiainbrazil/videos/657170762327908/
Dr. Ambedkar Mahaparinirvan Diwas (6 December 2021)
The Embassy of India in Brasilia organised on 06 December Dr. Ambedkar Mahaparinirvan Diwas in which Ambassador and officials of the Embassy paid floral tributes & homage to Dr. Ambedkar on his 66th death anniversary as part of the commemoration of ‘AzadiKaAmritMahotsav’. Ambassador recalled the contribution of Dr. Ambedkar in framing the Indian Constitution and his selfless service and efforts for the upliftment of the weaker sections of the society. Video messages from Prof Dilip Loundo, Professor of the Department of Religion Science of Federal University of Juiz de Fora (UFJF), Minas Gerais and Mr. Elson Gomes, Honorary Consul General of India, Minas Gerais was also screened and publicised on the social media handles of the Embassy along with the videos on ‘Babasaheb Ambedkar’ & Video on ‘Panchtirth’ - A tribute to Dr. Ambedkar’ to mark the occasion.
Remembering the Freedom Fighters (17 December 2021)
The Embassy of India in Brasilia on 17 December celebrated online the First War of Indian Independence – Remembering the Freedom Fighters with a short video on ‘Defiance of Mangal Pandey’, a short film on Birsa Munda, a Collage of 75 proud freedom fighters of India and the movie on India’s Struggle for Freedom – 1857 – The Beginning.
Open House with the Indian community (23 December 2021)
'The Embassy of India in Brasilia on 23 December organized an Open House with the Indian community to brief the members of the community of the various good governance practices adopted by the Government of India and by the Embassy and the Consulate in rendering various services faster and promptly as part of the commemoration of the 'Good Governance Week' observed from 20-26 December 2021 as part of 'Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav' celebrations.
Celebrations of Makar Sankranti (14 January 2022)
On 14 January 2022, as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Embassy of India in Brasilia celebrated Makar Sankranti, the kite festival of India at the Esplanada dos Ministérios in Brasilia. Here are the few glimpses of the event.
Webinar “Maharashtra Tourism: Unlimited Experiences"
As part of celebrations of 75 years of India’s independence (Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav) and National Tourism Day, on 25 January 2022, the Embassy of India in Brasilia organized a webinar on the theme “Maharashtra Tourism: Unlimited Experiences”. The speaker of the event was Mr. Dhananjay Sawalkar, Joint Director, Directorate of Tourism, State of Maharashtra.
Celebration of the Republic Day at the Embassy of India in Braslia (22 January2022)
Celebrations of Republic Day of India in Brasilia with host flaggin. On this occasion, the Embassy also screened special documentaries on Subhash Chandra Bose and Sri Aurobindo.
‘Surya Namaskar’ Event on the Republic Day (26 January 2022)
As part of celebrations of #RepublicDay of India on 26 January 2022, the Embassy of India in Brasilia organized a ‘Surya Namaskar’ Event to popularise the ongoing “#750millionSuryaNamaskar” initiative from 01 January to 20 February 2022 under Azadi Ka #AmritMahotsav. The event commenced with the address of Cd'A a.i. Mr. B. C. Pradhan who spoke about the #AmritMahotsav celebrations and touched upon the benefits of the regular practice of Surya Namaskar. After the prayer (Shanti Mantra), Mr. Tadeus Martins, an eminent yoga teacher led the Suryanamaskar and meditation event which was participated by members of the Indian community, yoga enthusiasts from Brazil, and members of the Embassy. The yoga teacher was also felicitated on this occasion.
Blood Donation Camp (27 January 2022)
As part of celebrations of RepublicDay and Amrit Mahotsav, the Embassy organised blood donation camp on 27 January 2022 at the Fundação Hemocentro de Brasília.
Bollywood Film Festival and Evening of Music (15 to 20 February 2022)
As part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Embassy organized Bollywood Film Festival and Evening of Music from 15 to 20 February 2022 at CCBB .
AKAM Event: Celebrations with Rotary International (13 February 2022)
The Embassy of India, Brasilia celebrated Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav with about 35 Rotary leaders in Brazil on Sunday, 13 February, 2022. On the occasion, the Embassy felicitated Shri Shekhar Mehta, President of Rotary International in the presence of Rotary Governors (past, present and future) and leaders of various Rotary districts in Brazil. Shri. B. C. Pradhan, Charge d’Affaires a.i. discussed about promotion of India-Brazil trade and investment through the industrialists and established businessmen among the Rotarians in Brazil.
AKAM Event: Webinar on "Architecture of Diverse India" (14 March 2022)
As part of celebrations of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (75 years of India’s independence) and tourism promotion activities, the Embassy of India in Brasilia organized a webinar on the theme “Architecture of Diverse India”. The speaker of the event was Ms. Cláudia Estrela Porto, Professor of Architecture at the University of Brasilia. The event was streamed live on 14 March 2022, 18hr00 via the Embassy Facebook page. You can see the webinar on this link https://fb.watch/bLyxQuBtjQ/.
AKAM Celebrations: “Sintonia Cultural: Uberlandia-India Connection” (1-2 April 2022)
On 1-2 April 2022, the Embassy of India in Brasilia celebrated Azadi Ka #AmritMahotsav (75 Years of India's independence) at the “Sintonia Cultural: Uberlandia-India Connection” organized by the Uberlandia Department of Culture and Tourism in Uberlandia (Brazil). The events featured Odissi Dance, Yoga & Meditation, Lecture on Medicinal Plants mentioned in Ayurveda, Vedic Mantra - musical show, Monologue on “Gandhi, The Inspiring Ethics” by actor João Signorelli, and a fair exhibiting Indian art & craft and books among others. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/indiainbrazil/posts/7212752522099470.
Akam Event: Webinar "Architecture of Diverse India" part. 2 (11 April 2022)
As part of celebrations of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (75 years of India’s independence) and tourism promotion activities, the Embassy of India in Brasilia organized the second part of the webinar “Architecture of Diverse India”. The speaker of the event was Ms. Cláudia Estrela Porto, Professor of Architecture at the University of Brasilia. The event was streamed live on 11 April 2022 at 18h via the Embassy Facebook page. Link: https://fb.watch/clawyYn6MR/
AKAM Event: Webinar on "Rabindranath Tagore and Latin American Connect" (9 May 2022)
As part of the celebrations of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and the birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, the Embassy organized a special webinar “Rabindranath Tagore and Latin American Connect” on 9 May 2022. Video link: https://www.facebook.com/indiainbrazil/videos/684526709495829/.