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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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