Thanks to Sudan Vision

Sudan Vision the only English daily in Sudan has been a part of my life. It has always given space to my contributions. Thank You Sudan Vision.

Eid Mubarak

This photograph shows Eid greetings exchanged with a hug after performing the last Ramadan prayer in the mosque, be it with friends or strangers. Photo & Design Credit to my colleague Eng.Khalid Saad

International Day of Yoga in Khartoum

Yoga has connected the entire world just as it connects body, mind, intellect and soul. United Nations General Assembly declared 21^st June as International Day for Yoga. Embassy of India in Khartoum organized International Yoga Day on Saturday 17 June at Corinthia Hotel. Ambassador of India Amrit Lugun welcomed all the participants and thanked them for turning up in spite of Ramadan. He said that the Yoga Day was being held on a week end since 21 June falls on a week day. He encouraged all to practice Yoga and spread the benefits of Yoga to all. Mrs. Daniela Viracqua, wife of the Brazilian Ambassador, is a practitioner and teacher of Yoga in Khartoum. She said that Yoga brings inner peace and healthy body. She added that if one has inner peace, one can spread peace to others and the world will be a better place to live in. Indian Yoga couple Mrs. Herambi Chandra and Dr.Shaswath Chandra demonstrated the Yoga protocol as prescribed by the Government of India. It was attended by children and their parents as you can take a glimpse in these photographs.

Sudan's Dhirubhai is No More

Dhirajlal Tribhubandas Ramjidas Shah was born in Sudan in 1930. He was the senior most active member of the Indian Community in Sudan. He had narrated to me the day in 1956 when he had received Mr.Kidwai the first Head of Indian Mission in Sudan. Dhirubhai, as he was called, was agile and alert even at the age of 87. He attended all events, be it the National Day celebrations at the Embassy of India in Khartoum or celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi's birthday at the Indian School in Omdurman. I last met him on 7^th June, at the Iftar jointly hosted by the Indian club and the Police Association of Omdurman .He was the cynosure of all eyes even on that evening. He breathed his last three days later. We pray for his soul to rest in eternal peace at his heavenly abode.

Police Association Felicitates President of Indian Community in Omdurman, Sudan

The Police Association of Omdurman felicitated Dr. Anil Kumar Mithani at an Iftar hosted by the Indian club in Omdurman on the 12^th day of Ramadan. Dr.Anil Kumar Mithani a Senior Consultant Urologist and President of the Omdurman Indian Community (truly the Indian diaspora, Sudanese nationals of Indian origin mainly from Rajkot) has excellent public relations. Senior Police Officers like Haytham Osman and others participated at the Iftar which presented a commendable group performance of songs and dance by children of the Police community. Ambassador of India H.E. Amrit Lugun ,who returned from Asmara the same evening, attended the event. He conveyed Ramadan Greetings to all and praised the Police for the good job done since the law and order situation is very much under control in Sudan. He appreciated the joint cultural exchange between the Police Association and the Indian community and looked forward to more such events.

Made in Sudan Industrial Exhibition

First Vice President and Prime Minister of the Republic of Sudan Lt.Gen. Bakri Hassan Saleh inaugurated the Industrial Fair at Burri on Thursday under the theme – Made in Sudan. He was accompanied by many Ministers and the Governor of Khartoum. 193 companies from the Food Industry, 48 Engineering industries and 8 Universities participated. The only Pharmaceuticals manufacturer Amipharma made their presence felt at the exhibition. As you can see in these pictures right from shoes to mangoes, made in Sudan, were showcased with enthusiasm. It was a pleasure meeting the suave and energetic State Minister of Industry Dr.Abdu Daoud. He affirmed that the industry is the driving force behind the economy and such exhibitions would go a long way to further consolidate on the Industrial growth. He added that 8 Universities were exhibiting their 80 Industrial Innovations. He is hopeful of increased production and productivity for industrial development.

Goan Folk Songs and Dance in Sudan

Exchange of Cultural Programs is a symbol of strong bilateral relations between two countries. So is the case between India and Sudan. Embassy of India in Khartoum in partnership with Ministry of Culture Sudan brought Goa Kala Academy under the aegis of Indian Council of Cultural Relations in New Delhi.

Goa Kala Academy performed folk songs and dances of Goa at the National Theatre of Omdurman on Thursday 18 May. Goa is a picturesque state in the West Coast of India. Goa has its own rich tradition of folk lore and folk art tradition.  A ten member troupe from Goa Kala Academy performed various folk songs and dances with colourful costumes and ‘props’. The dance forms ranged from winding and unwinding of braids with brisk footwork, lamp dance with gymnastic skills balancing the brass lamps on their heads, warrior dance with swords and horse heads on the waists and stilt dances.

Minister of State for Culture Dr.Hasabalrasoul Ahmed inaugurated the program along with the Ambassador of India Amrit Lugun. They were joined by the Commissioner of Omdurman Majdi Abdulaziz.

The audience comprised Ministers, Diplomats, Dignitaries and members from both Sudanese and Indian communities. The Cultural troupe will also perform in Madani.