Embassy of India
Bamako
IDY-2016 - Action Taken Report
This Mission celebrated IDY-2016 on 19 June 2016 in Bamako, Rep of Mali, at Centre International de Conférence de Bamako (CICB), and on 26 June 2016 at Tevragh-zeina Guest House, Nouakchott, Islamic Rep of Mauritania.
In the run up to the main events, Ambassador gave interview to the journalists of Le Echos and L’Indépendant newspapers in the Rep of Mali.
Approximately 150 in Bamako and 50 in Nouakchott attended the celebration.
Chief Guest on the occasion in Bamako was Mr. Youssouf Singare, Chef de Cabinet du Ministre des Sports of the Rep of Mali. In Nouakchott, Mauritanian nationals and prominent members of the Indian community in Mauritania attended the event.
After the 2nd IDY celebrations in Bamako, Ambassador gave interview to the local journalists of Le Républicain, Les Echos, L’Indépendant, 22 Septembre and L’Essor. The event was covered by almost all the newspapers.
In Bamako, special feature of the IDY celebrations was the prestigious Centre International de Conférence de Bamako (CICB) and participation by students of several Yoga institutes in Mali. The Programme started with Welcome & Opening Remarks by Ambassador followed by screening of video Messages of Hon’ble Prime Minister, EAM and the Common Yoga Protocol. A lecture by Prof. Sabine-Koné-Hirsiger, Professor of Yoga, Yoga Therapist & Yoga Trainer, on benefits of Yoga and a special Yoga Demonstration-cum-Class was organised. The Programme ended with Remarks by the Chief Guest and Vote of Thanks by Ambassador.
The 2nd International Day of Yoga was celebrated this year on a much grander scale.
The 2nd IDY at the prestigious Centre International de Conférence de Bamako (CICB) in the Rep of Mali was a huge success with participation of Malians, members of the diplomatic community & international organisations and the Indian community. There was an overwhelming response to the event from the local people and the Indian community. Despite it being the Ramadan month, a large number of local people turned up for the IDY celebration. The event generated lot of interest and enthusiasm among the participants. Publicity of the event through Mission’s social media also helped in Yoga outreach and spreading awareness about the importance and health benefits of Yoga. Mission has received numerous requests for hard copy of the Common Yoga Protocol in French language and CDs of a documentary film on Yoga.
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June 2016