Guest guest Posted May 16, 2004 Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 Dear friends, The observation of the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial has just been concluded in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.Thousands of people gathered at Gandhi Park to attend the biggest grass event in the world. They listened to folk music by Abhiana theatre and which was followed by the " Candle Light Vigil " . Renowned film personality Adoor Gopala Krishnan and Health Minister of Kerala Kadavoor Sivadasan jointly lighted a big candle which was followed by the other guests and thousands of people. It was ultimately a thousand people candles lighting together. Mr. Subhash talked about the event that it is designed to honor the memory of those lost to HIV/AIDS, show support for those living with HIV/AIDS, raise awareness of HIV/AIDS, and mobilize community involvement in the fight against HIV/AIDS. The Candle light Vigil was being observed as a joint venture of Department of Health and Family Welfare (Government of Kerala), Care and Share International, Foundation for Integrated Research in Mental Health (FIRM), TDNP+ and SWFK. Ghazal Evening by Shahabaz Aman attracted the crowd. He sung old Malayalam and Hindi songs and ghazals Other invitees took part included Mr.Gauridasan Nair(The Hindu),J.Rajasekharan Nair(Savvy), Dr.P.K Sivaraman(Additional Health Director), Dr.PrasannaKumar(Deputy Project Director, KSACS),Dr.Madhavan(Additional Health Director and DMO),Mr.Aji Divakar(SMA)Dr.Jayasree(FIRM)Adv. Arun Kumar and (Care and Share International) Sundari Ravindran , Mini Sukumar and most of the mainstream media representatives.Dr.Prasanna Kumar talked about the HIV/ AIDS services offered locally, and about the opportunities they have to volunteer. The health Minister also addressed the audience. Sincerely, Subhash T.V Event Coordinator- International AIDS Candlelight Memorial INTERNATIONAL AIDS CANDLELIGHT MEMORIAL " : " CANDLE LIGHT VIGIL " Co-ordination Committee Office, T.C 14/1514, Beatrice Mansion, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. India-695 014 Tel: +91471-2324060, 2331667, and 9447389517 E-mail: <swfk@...> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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