As the world celebrates International Day of Yoga on Sunday in a unique event that is in many ways an endorsement of the Indian way of life, more than 30,000 people are expected to participate in a mass demonstration of the ancient art in the city’s Times Square after global leaders and diplomats from around the world launch the observance at the UN headquarters.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is to deliver the keynote address at the start of the day’s celebrations at the UN headquarters in an open plaza along the East River, India’s Permanent Representative Asoke Kumar Mukerji told reporters in New York on Tuesday. General Assembly President Sam Kutesa and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj are slated to speak on the occasion along with representatives of some of the nations that co-sponsored the International Day of Yoga resolution.
Massive preparations underway for Yoga Day at United Nations
United Nations: Nearly two billion people across 192 nations would have participated in commemorating the first International Yoga Day by the end of June 21, with External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj presiding over the celebrations at the world body, India’s envoy here has said.
India to mark Yoga Day in Nepal
Kathmandu: India will organise a special programme in various Nepali cities, including Kathmandu, to mark the first International Yoga Day on June 21.
The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu will host the event on Sunday to be held at its premises.