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The Indian Consulate's International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebrations began a day early. The mission marked the day - which is celebrated on June 21 - on Saturday at its premises in Dubai in the presence of a few yoga enthusiasts amid strict social distancing protocol. The mission streamed the one-hour session live on its social media channels.
Addressing the session, Consul-General of India in Dubai Vipul said yoga can play an important role in coming out of the pandemic situation.
Celebration of #IDY2020 started in CGI Dubai with social distancing. Live on Indian Consulate Dubai Facebook page @MEAIndia @PMOIndia @moayush @IndembAbuDhabi @AmbKapoor @DDNewslive @DDNewsHindi @DDNational pic.twitter.com/nev4khdIa1Different groups in the UAE have extended support to virtual celebrations of IDY 2020. This year's yoga day is being observed at home virtually with the theme: 'Yoga at home, yoga with family'.
- India in Dubai (@cgidubai) June 20, 2020
Indian Consulate is prepared to celebrate #IDY2020 with social distancing with presence of few yoga enthusiasts and maintaining social distancing. @MEAIndia @moayush @IndembAbuDhabi @DDNewslive @PMOIndia @AmbKapoor @vipulifs pic.twitter.com/cnNYrp3wpgKamal Vachani, chairman of the Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) for Dubai and the Northern Emirates, said: "Due to the contagious nature of coronavirus, no mass gathering would be held this year. GOPIO encourages people to practice yoga at their homes, along with the entire family. This year, yoga is more important than ever as it strengthens the immunity and respiratory systems."
- India in Dubai (@cgidubai) June 20, 2020
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