Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea ( Australia ): BK Charlie Hogg, Regional Coordinator of the Brahma Kumaris in Australia, visited Papua New Guinea (PNG) upon the invitation of the High Commission of India to PNG and the Governor of the National Capital District to be a guest speaker for the 5th International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebrated in Port Moresby, the capital of PNG.
Together with the opportunity to serve at International Day of Yoga, Papua New Guinea residents were very receptive to spiritual reflections and experiencing guided meditations during sessions led by BK Charlie on a variety of themes such as Calm In Crisis, Creating Healthy Relationships and Inner Leadership.
Several service programs were held in partnership with the Papua New Guinea Women in Energy Network (WEN), including a public program titled “I Choose Happiness”.
Another large program was held in collaboration with the Papua New Guinea Flexible, Open and Direct Education (FODE) organization, including attendees from the Papua New Guinea Government Department of Education and teachers and school administrators from across Port Moresby schools. BK Charlie’s theme with the Department of Education and FODE staff was on “Inner Leadership” and “Being in Soul Awareness and Being in Touch with one’s own Virtues” through Meditation.
An event hosted in conjunction with the Computer Communication Institute PNG (CCIPNG) was covered by the Papua New Guinea national TV broadcaster NBC on Sunday evening National News, and a PNG national newspaper, the Post Courier. BK Charlie’s session with CCIPNG was also attended by the PNG Birdwings netball team and a young, talented group of junior music students.
Programs also took place at the United Nations and Yu Yet PNG, an association promoting yoga in support of youth and local communities.
BK Charlie also made a courtesy visit to the office of High Commissioner of India to Papua New Guinea.
