SMS & GKV EXCHANGE
PROGRAM – 2013
A
group of 20 students and two teachers of
St.Mark’s Sr.Sec.Public School, Janakpuri, New Delhi visited Gaziantep
College Foundation Private Schools, Turkey as part of a student exchange and
cultural program. The students showcased
the rich Indian culture by presenting the folk dances of India as Guests of Honour in the ‘Annual International Folk
Dance Festival’ organized by the
host school. This Global Programme from 27th May to 4th
June 2013 aimed to equip the students with a global perspective, initiated by
Ms. Inderpreet Kaur Ahluwalia (Education Supervisor-Primary), the programme gave the students an opportunity to
communicate and collaborate with students from different cultures, so that they
learn and appreciate the culture and
traditions of other countries and share their knowledge in the field of
dance, curricular and extra co-curricular activities.
The
students shared the stage with other Dance groups from Cyprus, Ukraine,
Romania, Georgia, Ingushetia and Cuvasistan.
The Indian dances were also performed during the Parade and at the City
Square. The performances of the Indian Students were
highly appreciated and applauded by the
esteemed guests including the City Mayor. The rhythm of the dandhiya, the beats of the
bhangra and the riot of colors of the Indian costumes left the audiences
enthralled and spellbound wanting to know more about the rich Indian Culture.
The
students got an opportunity to visit the Copper Smith Bazar, Medusa Glass
Museum, Tuntun Hani, Turkish bath etc.
They also visited the Zeugma Mosaic Museum and the towns of Sanli Urfa and Halfeti on the banks of River
Euphrates. The students enjoyed the Turkish hospitality of the host families as
well as Turkish cuisine including the
Kebabs and Baklava. The Progrmme ended
with a City Tour of Istanbul where
students got an insight into the rich history of Turkey by visiting the Sultan
Ahmet Mosque, Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Egyptian bazaar and
Topkapi Palace. For the students of SMS
the entire experience was enriching and
fulfilling for they have made friends
and memories which will last them a lifetime.
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| An encounter with the Mayor at Tuntun Hani |
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| At the City Square |
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| Award Ceremony |
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| At the Sanliurfa , the oldest centres of Mesopotamia where Prophet Abraham was born |
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| dancing with the Dandhiyas |
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| Balancing Act |
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| Bhangra Beats |
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| Bhangra Beats |
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| Blue Mosque (Istanbul) |
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| Dancing in the Parade |
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| Dancing on the streets of Gaziantep |
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| Dancing to the tunes of Bhangra |
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| India left its Mark in Gaziantep |
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| India making a mark at the City Square |
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| Indian Flag flies high with Vande Mataram |
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| On the banks of River Euphrates with the remains of Halfeti Town |
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| Participating in the Parade |
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| Performing at the City Square |
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| SMS GKV Exchange Group at GKV school |
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| SMS Students with the General Manager after performing at the Gala night |
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| Star Performers Of SMS |
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| Welcomed by Mr Atanur Vergili General Manager GKV School |
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| With the Dance Troupe from Georgia |
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| With the Mayor displaying the Mosaics created in the workshop |
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What an incredible array of achievements done through this exchange. Good work
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