
Third row (from left to right):
Maurice Williams, Seragh Lakasingh (2nd VP), Justice M. Dukharan
Second row (from left to right):
Kiran Banhan, Ken Williams-Singh (Treasurer), Lyle Nathan Sharma, Vishwanauth Tolan (Chairman), Dr. Sitaram Poddar, Wilbert Sirjue, Nari Willams-Singh
Seated (left to right)
Ms. Nalini Banhan, Mrs. Sepragie Maragh, Mrs. Beryl Williams-Singh, Dr. Paul Maragh (1st VP)
Missing from Picture
Sunetra Ramsingh
(Secretary)
The National Council for Indian Culture was established on March 1, 1998. The main activities of the Council aim at the promotion of Indian music and dance, culinary arts, fashion and the Hindi language.
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Major Indian festivals are celebrated throughout the year. On the occasion of Diwali (the festival of lights), a Diwali Mela (Indian food fair and bazaar) is also held.
- On the occasion of the Indian Heritage Day, May 10, a week of festivities is organized, starting with a Prayer Service on May 10 and ending with a Family Fun Day on the weekend. An Annual Awards Banquet and Cultural Show is also held to honour those who have made significant contributions in the promotion of culture, education and services to the community.
- The Council gives financial assistance to needy children towards their education and also to charities.
- Two preparatory schools and yoga classes are run by the Ananda Marga Society.
- Social and recreational activities are available at Club India, which also features the teaching of Hindi by Dr. S. Poddar
- Religious services are provided at Sanatan Dharma Mandir and .
- Spiritual services and meditation exercises are available at the Raja Yoga Centre and Blue Star Jamaica.
- Marriage and funeral services are performed by Pandit Danesh Maragh, Pandit Sharma and Pandit Ramadhar Maragh.
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