PRESS RELEASE

2ND INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA IN KYRGYZSTAN

1.       For overall good-health of the world and recognizing that Yoga provides a holistic approach to health and well-being, on December 11, 2014, the United Nations General Assembly had declared 21 June as the International Day of Yoga (IDY).  A record 177 countries including Kyrgyzstan had co-sponsored the Resolution. 

2.       The first International Day of Yoga on 21 June 2015 was celebrated in all the regions of Kyrgyzstan.

3.       Embassy of India will be celebrating the 2nd International Day of Yoga in Kyrgyzstan on 21 June 2016 in a big way.  In partnership with City Administration of Bishkek City, the Embassy of India will be holding the main event of the International Yoga Day on 21 June 2016 in front of the Monument of Kurmanjan Datka (orientation Ala-Too cinema, Chui/Tynystanova crossing), Bishkek. Mayor of Bishkek City has kindly consented to be the Chief Guest. The event will start at 1900 hrs.   All Yoga enthusiasts are invited to attend the event.  Those who would like to take part in the Yoga performing may carry a Yoga mat.

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15 June 2016