Tagore’s birth anniversary marked

By A Staff Reporter Kathmandu, May 11: Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC), Embassy of India, Kathmandu together with Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kathmandu celebrated the 161st Birth Anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore on May 09,  at Vivekananda Hall, Embassy of India, Kathmandu. 

The event was organised as part of the ongoing celebrations of India @75 Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.

According to a press statement issued by the Embassy of India, Kathmandu, vocal teacher and students SVCC-Kathmandu put together recitals of Rabindra Sangeet whereas the students of Kendriya Vidyalaya Kathmandu performed songs and dances based on Tagore’s compositions, which was very well received by the full house audience. In his welcome remarks, Shri Naveen Kumar, First Secretary (Press, Information, and Culture) highlighted how Gurudev continues to inspire millions of people across the world. 

 Basu Gautam, President of the Lumbini World Peace Forum and a notable speaker, gave an interactive presentation on the topic “Shanti Niketan: Tagore’s Idea on Education”.

 The event was attended by young students of music, arts and literature, children’s from CBSE Schools, members of the Indian diaspora and academicians, read the press release.