International Day of Non-Violence 2008

The Embassy organized a Film Show on October 2, 2008 to mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and the first anniversary of the International Day of Non-Violence. The event was organized at Slavyanska Besseda hall in Sofia on October 2, 2008 from 1730 hrs to 1900 hrs. Ambassador Shri Lal Dingliana welcomed the gathering and spoke on the importance and significance of the day. This was followed by screening of the two documentaries on Mahatma Gandhi – (i) A film on Satyagraha and (ii) Does Gandhi Matter. A small reception was organized after the film show. The event was well-attended including officials from the Foreign Office; faculty members and students of Indology Department of Sofia University; members of the Friends of India Club and East-West Indological Foundation and officials of the Embassy.

(See the photographs of the event)