France school students visited YPS for inter cultural exchange programme
Gurjit Singh/ royalpatiala.in/ Patiala
YPS, Patiala hosted a group of 19 students and 2 teachers escort from France for a week long Cultural Exchange Programme from October 12-19. This visit had been organised under the aegis of AFS, India to promote rich culture of India and to develop inter cultural learning for peaceful world.
The staff and the students of Lycee Clos Maire School of Beaune, France visited YPS, Patiala for an Intercultural learning Exchange Programme. In order to commemorate upcoming 550th Birth Anniversary of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, these French students keenly visited Gurudwaras and Sikh museums to learn about Punjabi culture and Sikh religion. “We are really impressed with the culture and religion of Punjab. 550th year celebration of Guruji is an eye opener for us that how a religion is growing with dignity,” said Marc Gabriel Doudin, teacher escort with France group.
During the programme, they explored different facets of rich and diverse cultures of India by visiting various places in Delhi and Punjab like Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh , Akshardham Temple, India Gate and many more places holding historical significance. The families of YPS students and some staff members voluntarily hosted the French delegates.
During their campus tour at YPS, they learned about different pedagogical measures adopted for classroom interactions. They also relished the best and authentic Punjabi cuisines during their cookery workshop. The foot tapping Bhangra and music sessions were also planned to show them the pulse of Punjab.”We have learned so many things like Bhangra, Gidha and pleased to know that people respect elders,” expressed Mary Ambre, one of the French student. The comprehensive itinerary also included visit to Sikh Museum, Yoga, Art and Craft workshop, visit to local market, sightseeing and many more interesting activities.
