Noble Laureate Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore remembered

As a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Consulate General of India organized Oikotaan – Remembrance of Noble Laureate Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore to celebrate his 162nd birth anniversary in association with Lower Mainland Bengali Cultural Society in Vancouver.
Over 200 guests, including Mayor of Burnaby Hon Mike Hurley, City Councillor Joe Kaithley, representative of Burnaby MLA Anne Kang, members of Indian diaspora and friends of India participated in the programme.
In his address, Consul General Manish remembered the life and legacy of Poet, Philosopher, Composer, Painter, Educationalist, Nationalist and Visionary Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore. He recalled Gurudev’s contribution in art and literature, education, freedom struggle along with his global recognition.
Mayor Mike Hurley also remembered Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore and thanked the Indian Consulate in building bridges between various communities by organizing various cultural programmes. In his message MLA Anne Kang remembered and life and achievements of Gurudev and his memorable work.
The evening witnessed colourful cultural programme by the members of Lower Mainland Bengali Cultural Society, where both children and adults from the Society enthralled the audience through song, dance-drama and music composed by Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore. A fitting tribute to the Noble Laureate. An Exhibition on #millets was also displayed on the occasion.