SCO Youth Art Exhibition in Uzbekistan Showcases Talents of TISVV Students
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is dedicated to fostering dialogue among the youth of its eight member countries, aiming to strengthen neighborly relations and mutual trust. Recently, SCO Uzbekistan hosted an art exhibition featuring works from students across all member nations. We are delighted to announce that ten paintings submitted by our students were chosen for display. These artworks, centered around the theme “The World Through the Eyes of Children,” were created by children aged 7 to 14. The selected pieces were by Garima Kundra, Manvith Arora, Jasmayra Arora, Navyasha Navjyoti, Yashwita Beelwal, Emma M. Khiangle, Avni Sikdar, Faith Rinhlui Chongthu, Ranvir Batra, and Megha Sood. Congratulations to all the talented participants!
Tagore International School, Vasant Vihar, recognized for strengthening Indo-Uzbek Cultural Bonds
The SCO Public Diplomacy Center in Uzbekistan has recognized the notable contributions of Tagore International School, Vasant Vihar, in nurturing cultural and educational connections between India and Uzbekistan. Dr. Parul Tyagi, the Principal, and Ms. Sonia Bhatia, Head of Department, were honored with certificates for providing students with invaluable opportunities to interact with their peers in Uzbekistan. The school has been a pioneer in promoting cultural exchanges and educational collaboration with Uzbekistan, thereby fostering mutual understanding across different cultures.
Strengthening ties with Uzbekistan
A roundtable discussion was organized on 5 October 2023 commemorating the 154th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, by the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, Center for Public Diplomacy in Uzbekistan, the Tashkent University of Oriental Studies and students from Tagore International School, Vasant Vihar. The event was also graced by the Honorable Ambassador of the Republic of India to Uzbekistan, Mr. Manish Prabhat.
Ms. Sonia Bhatia of TIS,VV addressed the assembled delegates and students, focusing on the importance of teachings of the Mahatma in our lives. She also spoke about the contribution of the two great leaders, Gandhi and Shastri, in India’s Independence movement.
The students of TIS VV put up a splendid classical dance performance to the melodious tune of the choir.
This was followed by speeches presented by Prof. Ulfaxton Mukhibova and Sherdor Pulatov, sharing insights on the life of Gandhiji and his ideologies. The students of the Tashkent State University presented a dance on a Hindi song. Additionally, they shared inspirational quotes relating to Gandhian ideology and a heartfelt poem about the same.
Overall, it was a very enriching experience for both students from India and Uzbekistan and we look forward to more such fruitful collaborations in the future.
Appreciation for Ms. Sonia Bhatia [HoD-Hindi] from Director, SCO Center for Public Diplomacy in Uzbekistan
Team Saksham organised the first ever event - Youth Towards Reducing Inequalities on 30 September 2021 in partnership with UNODC, Rotary Interact Club and Special Olympics Bharat- Delhi
