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150th Birth Anniversaryof Mahatma Gandhi

2018- 2020

CELEBRATION OF THE

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LED projection on Mahatma Gandhi’s life and teachings on Palazzo Senatorio, at Piazza del Campidoglio in Rome and release of stamps by Ms Virginia Raggi, Mayor of Rome and Ambassador of India.

OPENING OF MAHATMA@150 CELEBRATIONS

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GANDHI JAYANTI IN ROME October 2, 2018

Annual Gandhi Jayanti celebration at Piazza Gandhi in Rome.

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October 3, 2018

Celebration of Gandhi Jayanti at the Istituto Istruzione Superiore Gandhi at Narni (Umbria).

GANDHIJAYANTICELEBRATION

October 30, 2018

“Ahimsa: for a stress free and violence free society”, a talk by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravishankar at Embassy of India, Rome.

TALK BYGURUDEVSRI SRIRAVISHANKAR

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DIWALICELEBRATIONS AT THE ITALIAN SENATENovember 5, 2018

In collaboration with Italian Hindu Union dedicated to Gandhiji’s philosophy of Satyagraha, with the participation of Ms. Emanuela Del Re, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and members of the Italian Parliament.

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LECTURES AT ITALIANUNIVERSITIES March 7, 2019

“Transformational Leadership of Mahatma Gandhi and its relevance in the Contemporary World”, lectures by Dr. Shobhana Radhakrishna at University of Rome ‘La Sapienza’ (Rome), at University of Florence (Tuscany) and University of Naples ‘L’Orientale’ (Naples) to celebrate 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

Rome, March 6, 2019University “La Sapienza”

Naples,University of Naples

Florence, March 5, 2019University of Florence

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MAHATMA GANDHI’S ROLE IN EMPOWERING WOMENMarch 6, 2019

Women’s Day celebrated at We Gil Auditorium, in Rome by the Italian Hindu Union under the patronage of the Embassy of India, Rome.

PLANTINGOF TREESApril 7, 2019

Following Gandhiji’s teachings on sustainable use of resources and minimal damage to the environment.

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GANDHI BIKE RALLY FOR WORLD PEACEJune 8, 2019

At Parco dell’Appia Antica in Rome to celebrate@Mahatma150 and promote his values on protecting the environment, preserving the natural resources and sustainable use of transports.

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VEGETARIAN FOOD FESTIVALIN SAN MARINOJune 9, 2019

To commemorate @Mahatma150, special vegetarian food festival organized in San Marino along with the International Day of Yoga 2019.

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PLANTATION OF TREES IN ALTARE (SAVONA)June 29, 2019

A tribute to Mahatma Gandhi with Italian Hindu Union at their Ashram in Altare.

EXHIBITION ONMAHATMAGANDHI2019

Photo exhibition on the life of Gandhiji on display at the Festival dell’Oriente in Rome by Italian Hindu Union in collaboration with the Embassy of India, Rome.

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LECTURES IN ITALIAN HIGH SCHOOLSMay 16, 2019

“Mahatma Gandhi: a man of the new India, a guide for our society, a light for the future of mankind”, lecture by Prof Fabio Scialpi at Socrate High School (Rome), Democrito High School (Rome), Guglielmotti High School (Civitavecchia) to encourage young students to imbibe Gandhiji’s values of truth, non-violence and respect for others.

Rome“Democrito” High School

Rome“Socrate” High School

Civitavecchia“Guglielmotti” High School

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GANDHI JAYANTI AT ‘‘VIVONA HIGH SCHOOL”, ROMEOctober 2, 2019

Celebration of Gandhi Jayanti with singing of Mahatma’s favourite bhajans by the students and release of commemorative plaque for the adoption of Gandhiji’s monument in Piazza Gandhi by the school.

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ROME HALF MARATHONVIA PACISSeptember 22, 2019

Awardees with medal dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.

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Press ConferenceRome Half Marathon

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GANDHI JAYANTICELEBRATION IN ROMEOctober 2, 2019

Floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Piazza Gandhi and release of commemorative plaque by the Italian Hindu Union, followed by tree planting in the square.

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GANDHI JAYANTICELEBRATION ATTHE SENATE OF THEITALIAN REPUBLIC October 2, 2019

Commemoration of @Mahatma150 at Sala Zuccari, Palazzo Giustiniani at the presence of Ms. M.E. Casellati, President of the Senate, Sen. Casini and Sen. Pinotti.

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GANDHI JAYANTIAT “GANDHISCHOOL”, NARNIOctober 5, 2019

Celebration of Gandhi Jayanti with plantation of trees and inauguration of “A Garden of Peace, a Garden for Life” in the school’s courtyard with a commemorative plaque.

INAUGURATION OF “PONTE GANDHI” IN FLORENCEOctober 2, 2019

Bridge named after Mahatma Gandhi by the city of Florence at the presence of Deputy Mayor Cristina Giacchi and Deputy Chief of Mission.

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GANDHI JAYANTIIN ROMEOctober 2, 2020

Annual Gandhi Jayanti celebrationat Piazza Gandhi in Rome.

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FLORAL TRIBUTES TO MAHATMA GANDHIOctober 2, 2020

Ceremonies on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti organized by “Gandhi School” in Narni, l’Orientale University in Naples and by the AIT- Asia Institute in Turin.

Narni

TurinNaples

Information & Cultural WingEmbassy of India

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