High Commission of India
Male, Maldives

ICC Events

Below are the details of the Activities conducted by ICC during the month of May 2016

Date	Event	Details
26th May 2016	Screening of Bollywood Movie “Masoom”	Indian Cultural Centre screened Bollywood Film "Masoom" on Thursday 26th May 2016 at 8pm
10th May 2016	Yoga Lecture-Cum- Demonstration for Cancer Patients	Indian Cultural Centre organised Lecture-Cum-Demonstration of Yoga on Cancer Awareness by Dr. Savita Harish during the Cancer Society Meeting held on 10th May 2016. Dr. Mariyam Shakeela, President of Addu Women's Association and Dr. Arvind Mathur,Representative of WHO in Maldives and Mr. Mohmmed Khaliq, Director ICC were also present during the meeting.
8th May 2016	Celebrations of “Maahefun”	Indian Cultural Centre in collaboration with Addu Women's Association organised  "Boadhaa Maahefun" (a traditional way of forming get together in Maldives before Ramazan) on Sunday, 8th May 2016.
2nd May 2016	Award of Three Months Vocal Training for Maldivian Idol Winner	H.E Shri Akhilesh Mishra, High Commissioner of India awarding Vocal Training Scholarship to Ms. Laisha Junaid winner of Maldivian Idol 2016‪   on behalf of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).

Below are the details of the Activities conducted by ICC during the month of April2016

Date	Event	Details
28th April 2016	Cultural Event by ICC on Closing ceremony of India- Maldives Youth Exchange Programme	Indian Cultural Centre participated in the closing ceremony of India-Maldives Youth Exchange Programme.
22ndApril 2016	Cultural Event by ICC at the Inaugural function of India- Maldives Youth Exchange Programme	Event to welcome the Youth Delegation from India visiting Maldives as part of the India Maldives Youth Exchange Programme.
19thApril 2016	Jalneti as a part of Yoga (Cleansing Process)	Indian Cultural Centre, organised Jalneti as a part of Yoga (Cleansing Process) on 19th April 2016 at 6 to 7am at Artificial Beach by Dr. Savita Harish, ICC Yoga Teacher for the locals of Maldives
17th April 2016	Celebration of World Health Day	Indian Cultural Centre, High Commission of India, Male' Maldives in collaboration with Addu Women's Association celebrated "World Health Day" on Sunday 17th April 2016 at 8pm at Ma. Vavathi 4th floor, Nikagas Higun. Chief Guest of the event was Mrs. Reeti Mishra, wife of H.E High Commissioner of India .
14th April 2016	Celebration of 125th Birth Anniversary of   Dr. B.R Ambedkar	The Indian Cultural Centre, High Commission of India , Male' organised a Lecture on  " Indian Constitution" by Mr. Ibrahim Waheedh on the occasion of Dr. B.R Ambedkar's 125th Birth Anniversary on 14th April 2016 at Ma. Vavathi, 4th Floor, Nikagas Higun at 8pm. H.E Shri Akhilesh Mishra, High Commissioner of India, Male' Maldives was the chief guest on the occasion.
7th April 2016	Lecture-Cum-Demonstration of Bharadhanatyam	Indian Cultural Centre, High Commission of India, Male' Maldives organized Lecture- Cum- Demonstration on Bharathanatyam by Ms. Shrinidhi Rai on Thursday, 7th April 2016 at 8.00pm at Ma. Vavathi ,4th Floor, Nikagas Higun. H.E Shri Akhilesh Mishra, High Commissioner of India, Male' Maldives was the Chief guest of the occasion.
5th April 2016	Yoga Meditation	Indian Cultural Centre, High Commission of India, Male' Maldives organised meditation as a part of Yoga by Dr. Savita Harish,ICC Yoga Teacher on 5th April 2016.

Below are the details of the Activities conducted by ICC for the month of March 2016

Date	Event	Details
24th March 2016	Yoga awareness Camp at Thulusdhoo Island	Indian Cultural Centre, High Commission of India, Male' Maldives organised a Lecture-Cum-Demontration On Yoga by Dr. Savita Harish ,Yoga Teacher, ICC for the locals of Thulusdhoo Island on 24th March 2016.
21st March 2016	Celebration of World Poetry Day	The Indian Cultural Centre collaborated with the Dhivehi Language Academy on the occasion of World Poetry Day on 21st March 2016. Many eminent Maldivian poets including H.E. Shri Akhilesh Mishra, High Commissioner of India recited their poetries on this occasion. A cultural performance was also organised by the Indian Cultural Centre. ICC Music Teacher, Mr Imrat Khan presented Hindi songs with ICC vocal students.
17th March 2016	Lecture- Cum-Demonstration on Stress Management at SBI , Male’ Maldives	Indian Cultural Centre, High Commission of India, Male' Maldives organised Lecture-Cum- Demonstration on stress management through Yoga by Dr. Savita Harish, ICC Yoga Teacher for the employees of SBI, Male' Maldives
12th March 2016	Cookery Event at the Centre	Indian Cultural Centre, High Commission of India, Male' Maldives in collaboration with Addu Women's Association & Women's Art and Crafts Association organised a Cookery event on Saturday, 12th March 2016 at 5pm at Ma. Vavathi, 4th Floor, Nikagas Higun. Her Excellency Madam Reeti Mishra was the chief guest on the occasion. 67 dishes were prepared by different nationalities at the event and the certificates were presented to the participants by Her Excellency Madam Reeti Mishra. The guests also enjoyed the laughter Yoga Session at the event.
8th March 2016	Logistical Support to Jamaluddin School	Indian Cultural Centre, High Commission of India Male' Maldives provided logistical support to Jamaluddin School by way of providing Musical instruments, and  decorative items etc. to show case the Indian Culture. Mr. Imrat Khan, ICC Music teacher and Ms. Fathimath Zoona presented songs at the event.
3rd March 2016	An evening of Popular Qawwali Songs	Indian Cultural Centre, High Commission of India, Male' Maldives, organized popular Qawwali songs on 3rd March 2016 by Shri Imrat Khan, Music Teacher, ICC. H.E Shri Akhilesh Mishra, High Commissioner of India was the Chief guests of the occasion.

Below are the details of the Activities conducted by ICC for the month of February 2016

Date	Event	Details
29th February  2016	Lecture-Cum-Demonstration on Yoga for School Students (Imaaduddhin School)	Indian Cultural Centre organised Lecture-Cum-Demonstration by Yoga Teacher, Dr. Savita Harish for the students of Imaduddin School at its Centre on 29th February 2016.
27th February 2016	Yoga Camp at Hulhumale	Indian Cultural Centre, High Commission of India, Male' Maldives organized Yoga camp by Dr. Savita Harish  , Yoga Teacher of ICC, at Hulhumale on 27th February 2016.
16th February 2016	Collaboration with Maldivian National Defence Force	Indian Cultural Centre and MNDF jointly organised Cultural Programme in honor of Indian Naval Ship on 16th February 2016 at Social Centre , Male
12th February 2016	Participation at Health Expo-2016	The Indian Cultural Centre, High Commission of India, Male’organized welcome Dance and 3 days Yoga event at the inaugural ceremony of the India- Maldives Health Expo 2016. H.E Madam Irthisham Adam was the Chief guest of the occassion
9th February2016	Lecture-cum-demonstration on Yoga for School Students (Billabong International)	Interaction with Billabong International School Students

Below are the details of the Activities conducted by ICC for the month of January 2016.

Date	Event	Details
29th January 2016	Performances of Boduberu Music & Dance & Sufi Songs and Exhibition of Maldivian Arts & Crafts	The Indian Cultural Centre, High Commission of India, Male’organized an evening of “Boduberu Music & Dance performance by the BidhabinBoduberu Group along with Maldivian Crafts Exhibition & Sufi Songs on Friday, 29th January at 8.00 p.m. at Indian Cultural Centre, 4th floor, Ma, Vavathi Building. His Excellency, Shri Akhilesh Mishra, High Commissioner of India was the Chief Guest on the occasion.
26th January 2016	Celebrations of Republic Day at Dharubaruge	On the eve of 67th Republic Day of India, a reception was organized on 26th January 2016, at Dharubaaruge Hall by the High Commission of India in which H.E Adam Shareef, Minister of Defence and National Security ,Republic of Male’ Maldives was Chief Guest. Several other Cabinet Ministers, Heads of local institutions, distinguished local dignitaries and members of the Indian community in Maldives also attended the event. The students of the Indian Cultural Centre presented Dance, Tabla and Ghazal's by Ms.Nila Sinha Roy and group from ICCR
26thJanuary 2016	Flag Hosting Ceremony at HCI	7th Republic Day of India was celebrated in the High Commission of India with patriotic fervour. High Commissioner H.E. Mr. Akhilesh Mishra hoisted the National Tricolour and addressed the gathering. The event was attended by Member of Parliament
24thJanuary 2016	An Evening of " Shaam 'E' Ghazal"	The Indian Cultural Centre, High Commission of India, Male’organized an evening of “Shaam-e-Ghazal” by Smt. Nila Sinha Roy on Sunday, 24th January at 8.00 p.m. at Indian Cultural Centre, 4th floor, Ma, Vavathi Building. His Excellency, Shri Akhilesh Mishra, High Commissioner of India was the Chief Guest on the occasion.
19thJanuary 2016	Collaboration with Dhivehi Language Academy at ICC	ICC organized an evening of Dhivehi and Hindi songs in collaboration with Dhivehi Language Academy on Tuesday 19th January 2016
15thJanuary 2016	Collaboration with Dhivehi Language Academy	Indian Cultural Centre, High Commission of India, Male' Maldives collaborated with Dhivehi Language Academy on the occassion of 27th Annual Celebrations of  Maldivian Poets Day.
9th January 2016	Celebration of PravasiBhartiya Divas	High Commission of India. Male' celebrated 14th PravasiBharatiya Divas on Saturday, 14th January 2016. H.E Shri Akhilesh Mishra, High Commissioner of India was the Chief Guest.