Before the dawn broke, we headed out to Sarangkot, hoping to have a view of the Himalayas from the famous lookout. On the way is a huge statue of glowing Lord Ganesha. For all of us, it was a new experience, as the statue was not here last time the Peace Run team visited here.
The mountains did not reveal themselves this morning, but we are very happy the team made it here.
Today we will visit 3 schools in Pokhara.
And with us for the day is Dipson (left). He and his family live very close to the peace statue of our founder Sri Chinmoy, which was inaugurated just a year ago. They very kindly take care of the statue and we are extremely grateful. Dipson is ready for a joyful day as a Peace Run team member!
We arrive at our first school, Fishtail Academy.
Starting with these students' lovely musical performance...
Followed by a dance performance by a group of girls clad in traditional costumes of different cultural groups in the region.
Feeling peace in the heart, and sharing it with others around you...
Everyone gets to hold the Peace Torch.
The wonderful MC of the ceremony, Riju Shrestha. We are so impressed with her eloquent delivery of the programme.
After the first school, we meet representative students from the second school on the way, and together arrived at Alpha Boarding School.
Each member of the team receives a garland of marigold as we enter the school.
The MC of the ceremony is Vice Principal Mr. Krishna Lamsal.
A warm welcome by Principal Mr. Surendra Man Singh Bhandari
Welcome dance with the song that celebrates oneness and peace.
Principal Bhandari leads all the teachers go around the school yard with the Peace Torch!
After the programme outisde, some of us stopped by the classrooms.
Nepali masala tea was kindly offered by the school afterwards.
Then we took off to the third school, our final destination of the day.
Rastriya Secondary School
Principal Mr. Ishwari Sapkota warmly welcomes us.
Presentation of the welcome scarf. It is always sweet and special to receive this Nepali style welcome gift.
This student read a nice poem on peace; he also got the most answers correctly for the country guessing game!
Presentation of peace drawings by the students
Final group photo
After the joyful morning filled with activities, we finally enjoyed lunch...a traditional Nepali meal 'thakali' at a local restaurant. Very satisfying!
