NCIC
Issue 3
March 2013
Trinidad and Tobago. All the proA Look Into 2013
grammes were enthusiastically re- We now embark upon programmes
As we move into 2013, I shall like, on
behalf of all executive members of the ceived as thousands joined in the cele- for 2013. Apart from our regular proNCIC and that of the NCIC Youth brations.
jects like Indian Arrival Day, TriniArm, to extend belated best wishes for Of great significance was the fact that dad and Tobago Independence celea very progressive and successful new the programmes were conducted in brations, Hall of Pioneers induction
an atmosphere devoid of alcohol, as all ceremony, Annual Yagya, Divali Nayear.
This year will mark the 49th year programmes of the NCIC are. Despite gar and the Baatcheet Club, we have
since the founding of the NCIC which this, patrons turned out in large num- started Advanced classes in Hindi
took place on July 19th 1964 at the bers dispelling the myth that only which commenced in February. Other
Naparima Bowl in San Fernando. with alcohol can a good time be had. projects planned are Hindi Work2014 will therefore mark the 50th This atmosphere augurs well for shops for media personnel and aryear since our Council was formed wholesome family entertainment tistes, Workshops in Local Classical
and will certainly be commemorated where parents and entire families in- Singing and training courses for pracas a very significant occasion in the deed, can come and enjoy themselves titioners of the Ram and Krishna
annals of Indo-Trinidadian culture. to the fullest. This is one of the planks Leelas. Apart from these, several inPreliminary planning has already be- on which the NCIC will continue to frastructural site improvements are
gun for the most fitting way to cele- promote its programmes as alcohol is on the cards and will be vigorously
brate this milestone, details of which one of the curses of our society that pursued in the coming months.
will be made public when a pro- has been creating indescribable suffer- We invite you to join with us in all of
ing to families through vehicular accigramme of activities is finalised.
our endeavours. Best wishes to all.
dents, domestic violence etc. caused
A Successful 2012
by irrational actions and behaviour
Deokinanan Sharma, LLD (Honoris Causa)
We have had a very successful 2012 due to drunkenness.
as we joined with the Government of
Trinidad and Tobago in celebrating
this country’s 50th Anniversary of Inth
Inside this issue:
dependence, in addition to our regular
projects; the most successful of which
• Cricket at the Nagar
continues to be our annual Divali Na• Education as an Element in
gar.
A Milestone
Our input in the 50th anniversary celebrations comprised the hoisting of a
permanent Trinidad and Tobago National Flag on our premises, a Local
Classical Singing Competition, a Local Song Contest on the theme of Independence, and a Multi-Cultural Exposition showcasing multicultural
“This year will mark
the 49 year since
the founding of the
NCIC which took
place on July 19th
1964 at the
Naparima Bowl in
San Fernando.”
Man-Making
Swami Vivakeananda on “Education”
• Richard Ramlakhansingh
Indian Cultural Pioneer
• Divali Nagar 2012
• Upcoming Events
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The Sanskriti Vaahana
March 2013 Team:
Deokinanan Sharma, LLD
(Editor-in-Chief)
Ms. Amrica Seepersad
Ms. Reshma Sankar
Mr. Chris Selochan
(Committee Members)