NCIC
Issue 1
May 2012
Mr. Deokinanan Sharma
A most cordial welcome to Sanskriti Vaahana, a Vehicle of
Culture - a quarterly publication of the National Council of
Indian Culture of Trinidad and Tobago (NCIC), produced as a
special project of the Youth Arm of the NCIC.
Many years ago attempts were made to produce an NCIC newsletter. A few editions
did in fact see the light of day. We were however unable to continue do so due to
various reasons - chief of which was a lack of commitment, shortage of funds and inadequate executive support. Hopefully all of these deterrents have been overcome
and today, most significantly during Indian heritage month 2012, we feel extremely
pleased to have produced our first quarterly publication.
The publication could not have become a reality without the forward thinking and energetic exuberance of the members of our Youth Arm who have been entrusted with
the responsibility for producing the quarterly Sanskriti Vaahana. Our congratulations
therefore, to the Chairman of the Youth Arm, Ms. Amrica Seepersad, and her executive for the effort made in shaping this first publication.
Emphasis has been different from what was achieved in our previous attempt. A more
informative and educational approach geared towards the youth of our nation is projected. We have not excluded the older folk who I am sure will find interest in the
newsletter and from whom we will welcome comments, articles and suggestions on how
to improve on the magazine.
The senior executive of the NCIC pledges full support to its Youth Arm on this ambitious
but sorely needed project and it will seek to ensure that Sanskriti Vaahana is published every quarter as envisaged.
A very happy Indian Heritage month to all.
Sanskriti Vaahana - The Vehicle of Culture is a initiative of the Youth Arm of the National
Council of Indian Culture.
This newsletter is aimed primarily at Secondary and Tertiary students, although its content
can also educate the wider community and those interested in the promotion of Indian Culture in Trinidad and Tobago . The newsletter intends to broaden the arena for culture and
to explore the presence of Indian culture in Trinidad and Tobago through music, art, drama
and dance etc. It is also hoped that this medium become a voice for the Indian Diaspora in
our country and create a forum for young persons involved in Indian culture to explore, understand and promote their heritage. The publication will also contain information as to the
activities of the NCIC, both past and upcoming, and will be produced quarterly.
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