AlphaMax Academy began the celebration of o a year of activities revolving around India’s poet laureate Tagore in Suriname with the Fort Zeelandia presentation.
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| AlphaMax Group performing "Earth Song" by Tagore. |
Other activities in close collaboration with the Embassy of India and the Indian Cultural Center of Suriname during that year included:
The Tagore Bust-unveiling ceremony on June 4th, 2011, where Suriname’s First Lady Ingrid Waldring-Bouterse unveiled the bust with Ambassador K.J.S. Sodhi.
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| Suriname's First Lady with Ambassador Sodhi and bust of Tagore |
One of the highlights of the Tagore bust-unveiling ceremony was the ICC-sponsored Bihu Dance Troupe which had travelled from Assim, India, to perform. This was their premiere performance in Paramaribo.
Activities also included creative writing and art competitions for students and also adults in Suriname. The panel of judges included members of the University of Suriname, Schrijvers Groep ‘77, and prominent artists. The Awards ceremony was held at the Anton de Kom University of Suriname last October.
Finally, there were also lectures and video presentations on the life and work of Tagore at various venues.
