Embassy of India
Dushanbe
Press Release
16 Nov 2020
On 14 November 2020, as part of its celebrations of Diwali Festival as well as to mark the Children’s Day (which is celebrated in India every year on 14 November), Embassy of India, Dushanbe organized a painting competition titled: “Victory of Light over Darkness” ( Victory of Good over Evil). Students of Samanian High School; Special Republic School of Tajikistan; School No. 1; Dushanbe International School; Contofield International School; students of Tajik Painters’ Union and children of Indian Diaspora in Dushanbe participated in the painting competition. The following students secured the top honors in the painting competition: -
1. Muhammad Yusuf Tairov, Dushanbe International School
2. Gadoev Imron, Tajik Painters’ Union
3. Zabirova Shirin, Tajik Painters’ Union
2. The competition was followed by a cultural Programme by students of Indian Cultural Center (Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre), Dushanbe and the students of the various schools mentioned above. All the students who participated in the painting competition and the cultural program were given certificates of appreciation. The children had great fun interacting with other children and being appreciated for their talent.
3. At the event Ambassador H.E. Mr. Viraj Singh was presented with a sketch of Mahatma Gandhi by the Principal of Samanian High School. The sketch was prepared by Master Yunus Rahmoni, one of the students of the school.
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