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September 2019
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 35 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 and free classes
for the public and organising lectures, talks, panel discussions and seminars on subjects
related to India. The Gandhi cultural 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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Vocal Concert by Ankita Deole Damle
The Gandhi Centre, Embassy of India, The Hague cordially invites you to a Vocal Concert by
Ankita Deole Damle.
Ankita, a disciple of Smt. Padma Talwalkar, represents a generation of young artists dedicated
to Indian classical music. At the age of 10, Ankita began her journey into the depths of classical
music under the able guidance of Smt. Madhuri Joshi. Ankita has had the immense fortune of being
under the tutelage of Smt. Padma Talwalkar for the past nine years. Padma tai’s ‘Talim’ has helped
Ankita to acquire a new perspective towards classical music. She has pursued Masters of Arts in
German Language from the University of Pune. She is currently teaching German at the University
of Pune along with some renowned institutes in Pune.
Her awards & achievements include: - ‘National Senior Scholarship’ by Ministry of Culture,
India for the advanced training in Hindustani Vocal classical Music, 2011-2013 ‘National
Scholarship’ by Center for Cultural Resources and Training, New Delhi for the study of Hindustani
Vocal Classical Music, 1999-2008.Winner of ‘Raag Ek Rang Anek’, a classical based music
competition on Sahyadri TV (a regional TV channel), in year 2003.As a child artist 23 Cassettes have
been released by various recording companies.
Date : Saturday, 21st September 2019
Time : 17 00 – 18 00 hrs
Venue: Auditorium
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Book Release of Shri Hriday Narayan Dikshit
The Gandhi Centre, Embassy of India, The Hague cordially invites you to a Book Release of Shri.
Hriday Narayan Dikshit titled “The Way India Thinks”.
Sri Hridaya Narayan Dikshit is the foremost exponent of Vedic Literature and Indian Culture
in Modern India. A thinker, columnist, Social Worker and above all a leader of masses Sri Dikshit
returned to the Vidhan Sabha of Uttar Pradesh five times. He has also been a Member of Legislative
Council of Uttar Pradesh. Sri Dikshit has written about 30 books and his 5000 articles have been
published in various national and international newspapers. Sri Dikshit has been honoured with
“Ganesh Shanker Vidyarthi Samman” by Madhya Pradesh Government. He has also been bestowed
“Bhanu Pratap Shukla Patrakarita Samman” by Rashtra Dharm. Recently, he has also been bestowed
with Dr. Hedgewar Pragya Samman at Kolkata. Some of his prominent books include “Rigveda Aur
Dr. Ram Vilas Sharma”, “Bhartiya Sanskriti Ki Bhumika”, “Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Darshan”,
“Bhagwat Geeta”, “Madhu Abhilasha” and recently published book on Gandhian Philosophy “Hind
Swaraj Ka Punarpath”.
Sri Dikshit is a prolific writer with clear vision. His views on various socio-political aspects
have broken new grounds. He is contributing immensely to the cause of Ancient Indian Culture. The
most important feature of his writing is that he has presented a progressive view about Indianness.
Present Book is an example of the same. He has distinguished Indian Way of Thinking with that of
Western Style of thought and has proved that Bharat can progress only with our own way of
deliberation.
Date : Monday, 23rd September 2019
Time : 17 00 – 18 30 hrs
Venue: Auditorium
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Meet & Greet - Roar Trip Crew from Kerala to Cannes
The Gandhi Centre, Embassy of India, The Hague cordially invites you to a Meet & Greet - Roar
Trip Crew from Kerala to Cannes.
Gautom Menon and Paul George set off on their Roar Trip from Kerala to Cannes on July 27
to raise money for tiger conservation. The duo’s drive halfway across the world seeks to boost
awareness of tiger conservation in southern India, raising vital funds along the way. The Roar Trip
is an epic journey from Kerala to Cannes, across 25,000km, through 25 countries, in 65 days.
Flagged off from the Parambikulam Tiger Reserve in Kerala on July 27, Gautom Menon and
Paul George will drive through India, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, China, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan,
Russia, Estonia and other European countries, to complete their trip in Cannes, France. An initiative
by the Wild Tiger Foundation, a non-profit founded by Indian travel retail entrepreneur Gautom
Menon, the Roar Trip aims to bring global attention to the endangered Tiger. Onboard an Indian
vehicle, a striped Tata Hexa SUV, the two wildlife enthusiasts will drive through Asia and Europe,
making pit stops at wildlife reserves, Indian embassies and prominent locations. Over this 25-country
Roar Trip, the crew will connect with fellow conservationists, the media and local people to promote
awareness through roadshows and instant pop-ups.
Date : Tuesday, 24th September 2019
Time : 17 00 – 18 00 hrs
Venue: Auditorium
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An overview of events held in
August 2019
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Ghazal Concert
3rd August 2019
The Gandhi Centre
organized a Bansuri Concert by
Mehndi Hasan and Tabla by Salim
Hasan and Guitar by Shekhar Shiv
Prasad. Mehndi Hasan mesmerized
the audience with his soulful
singing. A very popular artist and a
well-established singer he
smilingly sang to the requests of the
audience.
Prof. Nirmala Sharma, Director
(TGC) felicitated the artists.
Sitar Concert
10th August 2019
The Gandhi Centre Organized a
Sitar Concert by Sidhartha Siliceo and
tabla by Heiko Dijker. Sidhartha
Siliceo played the Sitar splendidly and
effortlessly. A disciple of Shri Ravi
Shankar, his performance had shades of
his Guru and played to classical ragas.
He was well supported by Heiko Dijker
on the Tabla. It was more of a
Jugalbandhi towards the end. The
audience were spell bound.
Prof. Nirmala Sharma, Director
(TGC) felicitated the artists.
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Meet & Greet the Peace Rally Team 2019
10th August 2019
The Gandhi Centre organized a
Meet & Greet Session with the Peace
Rally Team from India on a mission of
spreading the message of Peace
starting their journey from the Gandhi
Ashram in Gujarat travelling through
European countries and concluding in
Ambedkar house, London.
A team of 37 members
travelling 17,000kms in 10 Hyundai
Tucson Suvs 15 Countries and 105
Cities in 45 Days were welcomed
heartily and felicitated by Director
Prof.Nirmala Sharma at the Gandhi
Centre. The team were taken for a visit
to the Peace palace by the volunteers
of the Gandhi Centre that day.
The team members comprised
of few retired government officers,
Businessmen, Architect, CA, women
and teenage children. The Key team
member Brij Mohan Sood gave a brief
summary of their travel and their
experiences. He felt grateful that their
Rally team were felicitated aptly at the
Gandhi Centre. It was followed by an
interesting Q & A session from the
audience.
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Violin Concert & Kathak Performance
17th August 2019
The Gandhi Centre organized a
Violin Concert by Pranav Swaroop and
Kathak Performance by Swati Sinha.
The young violinist gave an
exhilarating performance playing to the
classical and popular ragas and
bhajans. Swati Sinha gave an
astounding performance and danced
flawlessly to classical kathak songs and
beats.
Prof. Nirmala Sharma, Director
(TGC) felicitated the artists.
Janmashtami Celebrations
23th August 2019
The Gandhi Centre organized
Janmashtami celebrations with
Hindustani Vocal concert by Sudhnya
Khadhilkar, tabla by Kirtan Manna and
Carnatic concert by Vishnupriya
Rangarajan and Mridangam by
Abhinand Pulusuri. Both the singers
uplifted the festive mood with their
melodious renditions on Krishna.
Kirtan Manna a young disciple of
Heiko Dijker, the tabla teacher of TGC,
rendered a stupendous performance.
Abhinand Pulusuri, also played the
Mrindangam well.
Prof. Nirmala Sharma, Director
(TGC) felicitated the artists.
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Sarod & Vocal Concert
31th August 2019
The Gandhi Centre organized
Sarod & Tabla Concert by Troilee
Dutta & Heiko Dijker. Troilee Dutta
gave an enterprising breezy sarod
performance. She performed to the
classical ragas and played Vaishnava
Jan tho bhajan a favourite Bhajan of
Gandhi which kept the audience
enthralled. It was followed by a Vocal
& Tabla concert by Rajendra
Khandalgoankar and Avinash Patil.
Rajendra Khandalgaonkar sang
classical ragas, thumris and bhajans to
the delight of the audience. Avinash
Patil well aided the singer and did a
solo tabla performance for a little while
which well brought out his unique style
of tabla playing. The two concerts had
full house audience.
Prof. Nirmala Sharma,
Director (TGC) felicitated the
artists.
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Regular Classes
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The 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.
The Yoga Teacher, Mr. Amit Khanna is a Yoga Therapist with 9 years of experience in Yoga.
He is also a Physiotherapist. He deals with various medical conditions and life style disorders and
suggests exercises to deal with them.
Yoga Class at The Gandhi Centre
Hindi Language Classes Hindi is the national language of India with origins in the ancient Indian language Sanskrit. It
is widely used in both India and Suriname.
Dr. Kanta Rani is an enthusiastic teacher in Hindi language. She has a Masters in Hindi, PhD
in education and over 25 years of teaching experience. She has spent several years in teaching Hindi
to non-Hindi speakers. She has also taught in ICC Suriname and her publications include three
textbooks and one Hindi conversation book.
Hindi Students writing Level 3 exam at The Gandhi Centre
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Tabla 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
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Library
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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: [email protected]; [email protected]
Reception Phone: +31 703229576
Dr. N Kanta Rani (Hindi Teacher): +31 684011857
Mr. Heiko Dijker (Tabla Teacher): +31 622801775
Mr. Amit Khanna (Yoga Teacher): +31 640106426