Consulate General of India
Hambantota
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Press Release
Celebration of 7th International
Day of Yoga
Consulate General of India Hambantota in
collaboration with Om Yoga Institute, Matara celebrated the 7th ‘International
Yoga Day’ on 22nd June 2021 with the theme “Yoga
for Wellness” at a special Yoga session, organized in
virtual mode. Yoga sessions were conducted by Ms. Somie P Palliyaguruge,
instructor from Om Yoga Institute. Government Dignitaries such as District
Secretaries of Galle, Matara, Hambantota & Monaragala took part in the sessions
via virtual mode. Many participants, including officials of Chamber of Commerce
Galle/ Matara/ Hambantota, Students of University of Ruhuna & government
officials enthusiastically participated the event.
02. Consul General Mr. Dipin P.R delivered the welcome speech and Consul
Mr. Atul Aggarwal thanked everyone for participating in the event. The
participants were also informed about the launch of mYoga App inaugurated by Prime
Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi which was jointly developed by World
Health Organization in collaboration with the Ministry of Ayush.
03. This Year due to the Covid 19 situation, the Consulate celebrated
IDY, 2021 in virtual mode and organized one week yoga session from 15th
June onwards. Since 2015, every year, the Consulate General of India
Hambantota, celebrates the International Day of Yoga in Southern Province &
Monaragala District with great fervor and active participation of prominent
personalities, students and local yoga enthusiast.
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Hambantota
23 June 2021
