Brussels , Belgium ( Europe ): BK Sister Payal from Trinidad was the guest speaker at the European Union Parliament in Brussels, Belgium, for the 4th Ayurveda Day.
An element of pride, achievement, presentations, information sharing, future hopes and mixed emotions constituted the delayed Ayurveda Day celebrations at the European Parliament recently.
The event was organized by UK-based APPG Indian Traditional Sciences and Secretariat Amarjeet S Bhamra for marking the Ayurveda Day consecutively since its inception by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This historical program, conducted just three days before the exit of Britain from the European Union, was supported by the Indian Embassy in Brussels.
The celebrations saw an imposing gathering of captains of the Ayurveda community from about thirty countries. A warm welcome and opening remarks were given by parliamentary host Geoffrey Van Orden, CBE MEP, and Her Excellency Gaitri Issar Kumar, Ambassador of India to Belgium, Luxembourg and the European Union.
About 250 people attended. Some key themes that emerged were: the need to include and consult; the key of longevity; the impact of emotions on the mind and body, mental and physical health; and making time for the self.
BK Sister Payal was felicitated as “Ambassador for Ayurveda” for her special services to the community, and made a fitting contribution to the success of this conference.
