Tagore’s 1921 visit to Houston: centenary celebrations held
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The 2-day event also consisted of a virtual concert with presentations of the poet s music and recitation
The centenary celebration of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore s visit here in February 1921 was held amidst freezing temperatures at the Tagore Grove memorial in Ray Miller Park on Saturday, followed by a virtual concert the next day with presentations of the poet s music and recitation.
The two-day event, organised by the Tagore Society of Houston (TSH), was attended by Consul General of Houston Aseem Mahajan, a few invited guests and TSH members, keeping in mind the pandemic restrictions.
Led by its President Gopendu Chakrabarti, the TSH welcomed the guests and highlighted Tagore s message of universalism and world peace, so very appropriate for a diverse city like Houston.
Speaking at the event, Consulate General of Houston, Aseem Mahajan elaborated on the relevance of Tagore s travels, writings and visions of international brotherhood in the world of today and of the city of Houston in particular being a melting pot of different cultures.
“It s great to celebrate the momentous occasion of Tagore s visit to Houston a century ago, to deliver a lecture at Rice University as part of his second transcontinental lecture tour in America. And this evoked considerable interest in his literary and other works across the United States,” he said.
Rich tributes paid to Mahatma Gandhi in Houston
Rich tributes paid to Mahatma Gandhi in Houston
Houston, Feb 1: Rich floral tributes were paid to Mahatma Gandhi in the US on his 73th death anniversary with India’s mission in Houston live streaming a virtual narration of “Mahatma Gandhi’s Tryst with Peace”.
Consul General of India in Houston Aseem Mahajan along with members of Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston (EGMH) paid floral tributes to Gandhi at Hermann Park on Saturday during an event organised by EGMH along with Arya Samaj Greater Houston, Unity Church of Houston, Ismaili Jamatkhana and Center Houston, Rothko Chapel, Bahai’s of Houston.
Ten Hindu Indian American youths, nominated by various Hindu faith-based organizations, were honored at the tenth annual Hindu Youth Awards.
At the virtual event, hosted by Vallabh Priti Seva Samaj, Houston, the youths were recognized for their service to the community and promoting Hindu culture.
In a letter addressed to Hindus of Greater Houston, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called these awards âan opportunity for the youth to further strengthen the connect with their roots.â
The awards were presented by Consul General of India in Houston Aseem Mahajan, who lauded the youths for displaying leadership and their participation in the community as âit builds a strong foundation and binds the community,â stated a press release.