“ Sisters and
Brothers of America” with these words of
swami Vivekananda, India’s message of universal brotherhood reverberated across
the world”
Chicago address of Swamiji in the parliament of world
religion on September 11, 1863. “ Sisters and brothers of America is celebrated
every year as universal Brotherhood day in the world. As per the excellencies
of the universal brotherhood day, it was celebrated on 11th
September 2018 in our school premises.
A mammoth procession was started at the waving of flag
by Man. Radha Didi, Dhakshi Pranth Sankatak,
Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari, Man. Aparna Didi, All India Vyavastha Pramukh was in the forefront.
The procession was started from Vallioor Murugan temple and ended at
Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya which went through Perumal kovil, Vallioor Main
road. The students’ band music was excellent. Swamiji’s inspiring thoughts and
slogans were highlighted and echoed at the procession in which nearly 1050
students participated eagerly.
A mammoth procession was started at the waving of flag
by Man. Radha Didi, Dhakshi Pranth Sankatak,
Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari, Man. Aparna Didi, All India Vyavastha Pramukh was in the forefront.
The procession was started from Vallioor Murugan temple and ended at
Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya which went through Perumal kovil, Vallioor Main
road. The students’ band music was excellent. Swamiji’s inspiring thoughts and
slogans were highlighted and echoed at the procession in which nearly 1050
students participated eagerly.
The various programmes like Bharatham, dance, drama were performed by students. To commemorate the 125th Swamiji’s Chicago address we have conducted elocution competitions in many schools. Ramakatha dance was highlighted. Our chief guest Sri. Natarajan D.E.O. delivered a vibrant speech about universal brotherhood day. His interaction between the students was really interesting. He explained the difference between ‘ Teachers and Guru’ in his speech.
Next Radha didi gave the wonderful speech. She also quoted
Swamiji’s thought “Every soul is potentially divine”. Next our
chief guest distributed the prizes to the toppers in the elocution
competition which was conducted among Vallioor school students . Nearly 220
parents and 1450 students participated in the celebration. Finally programme
was ended by Shanthi Mantra. Our correspondent Sri. S K. Subramanian arranged
the function a grand one.
“Let us remember the words of
Swami Vivekanand and dedicate ourselves to furthering the cause of unity,
brotherhood and world peace”.
