Indian Cultural Centre observes Teachers Day in Qatar

By Subramanya Hebbagelu
Bellevision Media Network

Doha/Qatar, 12 Sep 2023: 5th September is celebrated as ‘Teacher’s Day’ across India. Indian Cultural Centre, under the Aegis of the Indian embassy, celebrated this day by hosting an evening full of cultural performances by the schoolteachers as part of their weekly ‘Wednesday Fiesta’.

 

 

The celebration was attended by India’s ambassador to Qatar, H. E. Mr. Vipul, First Secretary Mr. Sachin Shankpal, community leaders, and a large number of Indian community members.

 

Mr. Mohan Kumar, General Secretary of ICC, welcomed the guests and dignitaries. Mr. A.P. Manikantan in his Presidential speech thanked the teachers for their contribution to the society. In his speech, H.E. Mr. Vipul referred to Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, in whose memory Teacher’s Day is celebrated. He also attributed the success of the Indian community to the contribution of teachers at large. Mr. Subramanya Hebbagelu, Vice President of ICC, conveyed a Vote of thanks. Mrs. Sumaa Gowda, Head of Cultural Activities, and Mr. Shantanu Deshpande, Head of School Activities at ICC, anchored the event proceedings.

 

On this occasion, the Principals and teachers from various Indian schools were felicitated for their contribution to the field of education. ICC also launched the Student’s Forum during this program.