Consulate General of India Vancouver organized the flagship event in celebration of the 4th UN International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2018 on 21st June - Common Yoga Protocol at David Lam Park, Vancouver. The event was organized in partnership with Gathering Place Community Centre, Langara College, Varad Ashram Inter Cultural Service Humanitarian World Association (VISHWA), Arkaya Awareness Centre, SBI Canada and Media Partner Zee TV Canada.

The assembled guests were welcomed by Consul Mrs Abha Gosain. In her opening remarks, Consul General Mrs Abhilasha Joshi highlighted the significance of 21st June by recalling that in suggesting June 21, which is the Summer Solstice, as the International Day of Yoga, Hon’ble Prime Minister had said: "the date is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and has special significance in many parts of the world.”

The program commenced by felicitation of the yoga gurus and dignitaries by the Consulate. Thereafter, the yoga gurus Swami Dr. Satya Prakash, Ms. Naseem Gulamhusein and Ms. Yogacharini Maitreyi guided the audience through the opening prayers, Common Yoga Protocol and chanting of mantras. Almost 200 yoga and health lovers participated and performed the Yoga protocol. Another glimpse of the rich Indian culture was presented to the audience by a dance performance by Ms Sonal Munshi of Margi Dance Academy. The program concluded with a Vote of Thanks by Consul and HOC Mr. Jasbir Singh and partaking of light Indian refreshments.

The IDY 2018 was celebrated as part of the Summer Solstice Gathering Festival 2018- a multi-dimensional festival that celebrates the diversity and unique make-up of Vancouver communities.

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