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General Activities:
The Mandal
undertakes variety of activities on a regular
basis.The following programs take place every year.
The Sangeet Sammelan generally takes place in May. The
local artists present their vocal / instrumental musical talent.
Sahitya Sammelan:
Sahitya Sammelan is generally held in the month of March.
Members present their own literature (articles, poetry, etc. written by
themselves).
Vasantik:
The Vasantik program generally takes place in April. It
incorporates Satyanarayan Puja and some entertainment (music, drama,
etc.), presented by local or outside artists.
July is generally the ideal month for the picnic. Picnic
areas around Greater Toronto area are selected.
The Annual General Meeting takes place around early to
mid-December. Annual reports are presented by the Executive Committee.
New Executive Committee is elected. A Children's Christmas party is
also held at this time.
Beginning from 1989, every two years a Kala Mahotsav is
organised during the month of October. This extends over a two-day
period. Dramas or Music by artists in North America or
India
are presented.
The Mandal also takes part in the Canadian and Indian
cultural activities, such as Canada Day Celebrations, Indian
Independence Day Celebrations, Metro Caravan, etc. From time to time
other programs (drama, music, katha kathan, etc.) of artists from North
America or
India
are arranged. These depend on the nature of requests received from the
artists in a perticular year.
Recognizing the fact that the youth have different social
needs, the Mandal has set up a Youth Committee to cater for their
needs. Special get togethers and sports activities are organized by them,
which are sponsored by the Mandal.
Since 1986, a youth camp is organized during the summer
months for children between the ages of 13 and 18. This camp is
organized and managed by the youth committee. This provides an
opportunity for the youth to get exposed to history and culture of
Maharashtra through presentations and
discussions.
The Mandal has placed great importance on teaching of
Marathi language and culture to the second generation. In 1976, the
Mandal started classes for teaching Marathi to the second generation
and non-Marathi spouses of members. In 1986, Marathi was included in
the Heritage Language Program of the North York Board of Education
and Peel Board of Education. In 1989, Marathi was included as a
credit course in the curriculum of the North York Board of Education
for Grade 10. This was later dropped due to lack of sufficient
enrollment. At present, the classes are held in North York and
Mississauga
every
Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
This email newsletter is an official communication media
from Marathi Bhashik Mandal. Approved details of program events and
important news bulletins are composed and circulated to MBM members who
have email access.
For more information please contact:
Pratibha Vaidya - 416-221-7205
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