Tuesday, September 28, 2010

National Group Song contests organised in Bhubaneswar

National Group Song contests organised in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar(VISAKEO)-In order to inculcate patriotism among school students, the Bharat Vikas Parishad (BVP) has been organising National Group Song Competitions under the Sankar Programme throughout India every year. Its Chandrasekharpur Branch, Bhubaneswar, accordingly conducted a competition on Sunday at the SAI International School at Patia.

Swami Sadananda Saraswati of the Chinmoy Mission (Divine Life Society), Bhubaneswar, inaugurated the competition followed by mass singing of Vande Mataram. Students from eight nearby schools participated in singing group songs in Sanskrit, Hindi and Odia.

The competition was conducted by Kumudini Panda while convener Aparna Das welcomed the students, teachers, guests and others. Branch president Debendra Nath Dash presided and secretary Dr Basant Kumar Dash spoke about the programme. Branch vice-president Gopal Chandra Patra introduced chief guest noted music director Santanu Kumar Mohapatra and guest of honour chairman of SAI International School Bijay Kumar Sahool.

BVP State president Laxman Kumar Mohanty and general secretary Padmalaya Garabadu spoke on various programmes. Mahapatra and Sahoo eulogised the BVP’s efforts and gave away the prizes and certificates to successful participants. Prof DD Misra proposed a vote of thanks.

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