THE GANDHI CENTRE January 2020 - Embassy of India, Hague
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January 2020
THE GANDHI CENTRE
THE HAGUE
Parkstraat 99 (First floor), 2514 JH, DEN HAAG
The Gandhi Centre was set up on 2nd October, 2011 with primary objective of
establishing, reviving and strengthening the cultural relations between India and
Netherlands. The ICCR has set up such 36 Indian cultural centers in different parts of the
world.
The objective of the Gandhi Centre is to promote awareness of India's composite
cultural heritage in The Netherlands. The activities of the cultural centre include
showcasing various art forms of India such as dance, drama, music, films, talks and
Seminars on subjects related to India. The centre also teaches Yoga, Music and Hindi.It
has a rich library with books on History, Art, Culture, Political Affairs and Fiction.The
Gandhi Centre functions under the Embassy of India and is established by the ICCR.
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Programme Schedule
You are cordially invited
for the following:
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Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2020 – Live Telecast
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas also called Non-Resident Indian Day, marks contribution of overseas
Indian community towards India’s development. The day commemorates return of Mahatma
Gandhi from South Africa to Ahmedabad on 9 January 1915. It aims to promote unity of overseas
people with government of India. Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention is the flagship event of the
government and provides an important platform to engage and connect with the overseas diaspora.
Established in the year 2000, the event is organised by the Ministry of External Affairs in
collaboration with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), the
Confederation of Indian Industries and Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region.
The occasion is marked by special programs to recognise the contributions of NRI/PIO individuals
of exceptional merit, felicitate NRI/PIO individuals who have made exceptional contributions in their
chosen field/profession and provide a forum to discuss issues and concerns of people of the diaspora.
Date : Thursday, 9th January 2020
Time : 13.30hrs
Venue: Auditorium
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Vishwa Hindi Diwas 2020
Vishwa Hindi Diwas (World Hindi Day) is a very special day celebrated to spread the glory
and importance of the Hindi language. Every year 10th January is celebrated as World Hindi Day
across the World to present Hindi as an International Language. It is celebrated on January 10 every
year, marking the anniversary of first World Hindi Conference which was held in 1975 in
Nagpur.The Gandhi Cente has arranged a programme of Talks on Hindi, Songs and poetry.
Date : Friday, 10th January 2020
Time : 17 00 – 18 30 hrs
Venue: Auditorium
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Makra Sankranthi Festival
Makara Sankranti or Maghi, is a festival day in the Hindu calendar, dedicated to the deity
Surya (sun). It is observed each year in January. It marks the first day of the Sun's transit into Makara
(Capricorn), marking the end of the month with the winter solstice and the start of longer days.
Makar Sankranti is a festival which is celebrated by various communities throughout India,
although with different names. Hindus and Sikhs belonging to the state of Punjab and adjacent areas
celebrate it as “Lohri”; In Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka it is known as “Pedda Pandaga”; in Tamil
Nadu the festival is celebrated as “Pongal” and in Assam it is called “Magh Bihu”. Being celebrated
by so many different communities, with vast linguistic and cultural differences; Makar Sankranti
manifests India’s cultural and religious unity.
For most parts of India, Sankranthi is also a harvest festival. It is a time to rejoice. Fairs are
organised in various parts of India and in many cities, children and adults enjoy kite flying
competitions to celebrate this occasion. Special dishes are a part of this celebration!
Date : Saturday, 11th January 2020
Time : 17 00 – 18 30 hrs
Venue: Auditorium
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Dhrupad Vocal Concert
Marianne Svašek is a Dhrupad singer born in the Netherlands. Marianne studied Indian
classical music, dhrupad vocal, at the Rotterdam Conservatory from Ustad Zia Mohiuddin Dagar and
Uday Bhawalkar. Since 1994, she was a student of Ustad Zia Fariduddin Dagar in India. Later she
continued learning Dhrupad from Pt. Nirmalya Dey after the demise of her Guru. She has been
awarded with a gold medal at the Dhrupad Mela in Varanasi in 2014.
Marianne Svasek will be accompanied by her student Marloes Milius in singing Dhrupad and
Nathanaël van Zuilen will play Pakhawaj.
Date : Saturday, 18th January 2020
Time : 17 00 – 18 00hrs
Venue: Auditorium
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An overview of events held in
December 2019
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Margazhi Utsavam
7 & 8th December 2019
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The Gandhi Centre organized
Margazhi Utsavam, a Netherlands
Carnatic Music Festival by Madras
Chorus. This is the second edition of
their event, the first being in 2018 at the
Gandhi Centre. The event showcased
the talents of renowned artists and
beginners in the Netherlands who have
been trained under able Gurus in the
field of music.
Children and adults performed at
the event. A music album “Spirit of
life” created by the Madras Chorus
artists was released by Shri Vinod
Sehdev, an entrepreneur in the
Netherlands. The audience turned out in
large numbers on both the days and
were enthralled and delighted to the
south Indian music and dance.
Shri Rabin Baldew Singh Former
Mayor of the Hague, Shri Manohar
Gangesh, Counsellor Embassy of India,
The Hague and Dr. Prof. Nirmala
Sharma, Director of The Gandhi Centre
inaugurated the event. Shri Pranay
Sinha, HOC, Embassy of India
distributed the certificates to the artists.
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International Conference
28th December 2019
The Gandhi Centre
organized an International Conference
on ‘Ayurveda – A Holistic Way of Life’
in collaboration with Brahmarishi
Ashram Netherlands. Dr.Shiva Triedevi
gave a lecture on “Samkhya Theory of
Life according to Maharishi Kapil”. This
was followed by a guided Meditation by
Dr. Dinesh ji Maharaj.
Dr. Natasja Ramnath addressed the
gathering on “Current Health Challenges
in society”. Ms. Savithri Sattoe lectured
on “Art of Life according to Maharishi
Patanjali”. Ms. Sandhya Sanchit spoke
on “Healthy Living according to
Ayurveda” and Drs. Rasa Vilasini Dasi
conducted an interactive session on food
from Vedic perspective. Dr. Dinesh Ji
Maharaj gave a fabulous lecture on
“Stress Management for Happy Living”.
An Odissi dance was performed by
Nritya Vikash group. Ayurveda
enthusiasts gathered in large numbers
for the conference.
Prof. Dr. Nirmala Sharma, Director,
The Gandhi Centre felicitated the
speakers and the artists.
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Regular Classes
10The Gandhi Centre organizes regular classes in:
• Yoga
• Hindi Language
• Tabla (Indian percussion instrument)
These classes are open to each and every one at no cost. The classes are designed to cater to all age
groups as well as from beginners to advanced.
Yoga Classes
Yoga is a science and art of healthy living with origins in ancient India. It is a stress
management therapy and its practice increase immunity and contributes to overall physical and
mental being.
Yoga Class at The Gandhi Centre
Hindi Language Classes
Hindi language has its origins in the ancient Indian language Sanskrit. It is widely used in both
India and Suriname. Large number of Students study this language at the Gandhi Centre.
Hindi Students writing Level 3 exam at The Gandhi Centre
11Tabla Classes
Internationally acclaimed Tabla teacher Mr. Heiko Dijker of Dutch origin has been trained
under Ustad Faiyaz Khan, the famous Tabla player of India. Along with his public performances,
he also teaches in Universities. He teaches Tabla at the Gandhi Centre. The students love him because
of his personal attention to every student.
Tabla Class at the Gandhi Centre
For more details of the classes, kindly visit:
http://indianembassy.nl/eoi.php?id=Gandhi
12Library 13
The Gandhi Centre library has a rich collection of books on Foreign affairs, Politics,
Philosophy, History, Religion, Art, Culture, Dance, Monuments, Autobiographies, Personalities,
Yoga, Hindi, Fiction and others. There is a reading room and book issue facilities.
E-Mail: gandhicentre.thehague@mea.gov.in
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