On the occasion of Universal Brotherhood Day, Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Dakshin Prant, Karnataka Vibhag, Mysore Branch, organized a series of Cultural Competitions at the Kendra Karyalaya in Mysore on 11th September 2024. The event saw a total of 240 attendees, including 212 students, 5 teachers, 16 parents, and 7 karyakartas.
Universal Brotherhood Day, celebrated annually on September 11, commemorates the profound message of Universal Brotherhood delivered by Swami Vivekananda at the Parliament of Religions in Chicago on September 11, 1893. It is one of the five Utsavas celebrated by Vivekananda Kendra across all its branches in Bharat.
The program began with a prayer, followed by an introduction to the significance of the day for the attendees. The cultural competitions then commenced, featuring the following events and participation numbers:
- Patriotic Song Competition: 13 teams, 94 students
- Essay Competition on Chicago Address: 38 students
- Quiz Competition: 34 students
- Drawing Competition: 31 students
- Swami Vivekananda costume: 2 students
The students participated enthusiastically, showcasing their talents and reflecting the significant impact Swami Vivekananda has made on their thoughts. Following the competitions, value games were conducted for the students, and sweets were distributed to all attendees.
