The Holi Festival! a celebration of spring! sunlight and Indian culture! was held at the atrium of the HSE University building on Pokrovsky Bulvar. Students and teachers immersed themselves in the atmosphere of one of the most vibrant Indian holidays! trying on traditional saris! participating in an quiz! and enjoying live performances.
The cultural Spring Colours programme began
after a welcoming speech by the organisers. Guests were treated to Bollywood-style dancing! tabla playing! and vocal performances dedicated netherlands phone number library to the arrival of spring and the triumph of light and colour over darkness. Workshops were held all over the atrium where participants could learn Bollywood dancing! play carrom! try on saris with help from volunteers! make mehndi decorations! and sample Indian cuisine.
The Holi Festival was the latest incarnation of the university’s goal to develop intercultural communication. Kirill Kisel! Director for Internationalisation design sms marketing campaigns for maximum reach at HSE University! noted in his welcoming speech that there are currently more than 6!000 international students from about 140 countries at HSE University! and that each of them brings a part of their culture with them.
‘Every year! about 2!000 foreign
citizens from different countries come to HSE University! ’ he said. ‘Each student represents their country! its history! and traditions. The diversity of cultures at the university gives an opportunity for international students to share a part of their culture! be numbers and for Russian students to get to know it. All this together creates a unique community of students united not only by their studies! but also by mutual respect and recognition.’
Madhur Kankana Roy! Director of the Jawaharlal Nehru Cultural Centre of the Indian Embassy in Moscow! said that the event! which was being held at HSE University for the second time! brought representatives of different cultures together thanks to its colourful and positive atmosphere. She also invited guests to enjoy the concert programme! which included dancing and musical performances! and to feel the spirit of India with its vibrant dances! music! costumes! and cuisine.
