IN honour of Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday on 2 October, Indian Ambassador Mr Abhay Thakur and Dr Kathy Htwe, Rector of the National University of Arts and Culture (NUAC), paid tribute to Gandhi by laying flowers at his statue.
Both the ambassador and the rector delivered speeches reflecting on Gandhi’s values of justice, peace, non-violence, and compassion. The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the India Corner also took place at the NUAC library.
Ms Shubhra Dutta, a vocal trainer from SVCC, performed Bhajan songs alongside students from NUAC and SVCC, showcasing the shared cultural values and traditional music of both countries. — TWA/ZS