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Secretary's Report 2006-07 - Cultural section
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Sri Aurobindo Institute of Culture has been a centre for cultural activities since long. Artists from various disciplines have assembled at the Institute at different times to perform and to teach. At the Institute, cultural activities are seen not only as a means of self expression but also of expressing god of life - a vibrant, colourful adoration of god.
The Institute regularly organises attractive cultural programmes. Eminent artists of Kolkata and elsewhere offer solo or group performances quite often.
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| Shakti Centre |
Number of students has increased to 600. This year we received recognition as examination centre of Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya, Khairagarh, Chhattisgarh, the only university in South and South East Asia dedicated to Performing Arts.
We also conduct examinations on behalf of Pracheen Kala Kendra.
There were various Competitions held in January 2007 with a lot of involvement from children in districts and rural towns.
06 Jan., 2007
Maya Mitra Memorial Instrumental Music Competition - 50 participants
07 Jan.,2007
Sanjukta Panigrahi Memorial Dance Competition - 75 participants
Madhuri Mukherjee Memorial Music Competition - 90 participants
Sit and Draw Competition - 50 participants
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| Other programmes organised by the Institute during the year |
15 April 2006 - Poila Baishak started with morning meditation along with tape recorded voice of Shri P K Bhattacharya and songs by Smt. Chitrolekha Chowdhury
On 9th July, 2006 the 111th Birth Anniversary of Srimat Anirban was observed. Speaker: Dr. Supriya Bhattacharya Chair: Dr. Namita Datta . The programme was jointly organized with Haimabati Anirban Trust, Kolkata
Birth Anniversary of Dwijenralal Roy was observed on 19th July 2006.
Birth Anniversary of Rajanikanto Sen was observed on 26th July 2006.
Birth Anniversary of Atulprasad Sen was observed on 20th October 2006 in Calcutta.
Birth Anniversary of Dilip Kumar Roy observed on 20th January 2007.
23 March 2007 - Remembering Kavi Nishikanto. There was poetry reading by Shri Ranjan Mitter and Shri Supriti Mukhopadhyay
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| Other programmes organised in collaboration |
7th April 2006 - First Dilip Kumar Roy Memorial Oration at G.D.Birla Sabhaghar
Jointly organized with Hari Krishna Mandir Trust, Pune
Speaker : Shri Sankar Bandopadhyay
Songs : Smt. Swastika Mukhopadhyay
Dr. Gobindogopal Mukhopadhyay graced the occasion
21.Jan.07 - Gopinath Kaviraj Memorial Lecture. Dr. Debabrata Sensharma and Smt. Suchandra Chowdhury spoke on the occasion.
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| Yoga Classes |
Yoga classes were conducted under the guidance of Trainer, Mr. Monoj Roy , son of Late Mr. Universe Manotosh Roy. Enthusiasm for participation in Yogasana continues as before. The student strength in the past year has been around 33 on an average per month. Classes are held once a week (Wednesday evening).
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| Library |
Sri Aurobindo Institute of Culture has a well-stocked library with books on Sri Aurobindo and The Mother.
Total strength is 220 active members.
A major achievement in the Library is the issuance of identification card for each member thus enhancing operational efficiency.
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| Regular discourses |
The following classes and discourses were held on a regular basis:
- Classes on 'The Four Aids' by Prof. Biswanath Roy on the first Friday of every month.
- Dr. Sikha Mukherjee spoke on the 'Gita' on the last Saturday of every month.
- Smt. Arundhati Roychowdhury held regular Discourses once every month.
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| Language Classes |
The Institute runs language classes in French and English.
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| Basudhara |
"Basudhara" was published, as scheduled, on 24 June 2006.
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| Galerie La Mere - Other exhibitions |
24.Jun.06 - 02 July.06
Sri Aurobindo's Relics Installation Anniversary - An exhibition by young artists
22.Jan.07 - 31 Jan.07
An Exhibition of Paintings and Drawings by M. Olaf Van Cleef from Cartier, France
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