By MATHANGI RAMPRASAD | PROJECT REPORTER
Dear Donor,
Greetings from RASA – Ramana Sunritya Aalaya.
Thank you so much for supporting our vision and our work.
Our vision of using Indian Theatre Arts to help students and staff to learn and grow has been nurtured by your help and support.
At all the centres in Mandavalli, Tiruvanmyur and Greenways road, and RASA -Aadharan, Bangalore dedicated efforts of the RASA team became evident in the notable progress our specially abled beneficiaries .
We are happy to present here , an overview of some of the activities of RASA over the past year.
At RASA, all the Indian festivals are celebrated , and the associated traditions and cultural norms are followed. This gives its beneficiaries a wonderful way to connect with their roots and also learn from them.
The PROJECT DAY was celebrated where all the teams put up wonderful presentations based on their daily work.
Students are regularly introduced to
1. PAACHAKA(COOKING)- One of the primary skills required is taught step by step to the students. They are taught to make simple salads, tea, lemon juice etc.This is an enjoyable activity for all.
2. MAITRYAM (FRIENDSHIP )- This aspect of the human nature is regularly strengthened by taking the group on a team visits and working on group activities
3. KREEDA- (GAME..). what is life if not a spot of game thrown in every now and t
Regular sessions of indoor games are held at RASA.
4.NRTYA-( DANCE) Structured dance with all its goodness and ability to improve posture, body awareness and body image is done and strengthened.
5.YOGA- (UNIFYING BODY AND MIND) , This art is taught regularly at the centre.
6.KALA and LALITKALA -(ART) Art is a wonderful way to seek release of all emotions and a way of expressing oneself. This becomes particularly important with people with special needs.
7. SANGEETHAM (MUSIC)- This greatest soother is experienced through the music sessions.
8.NATAKAM(DRAMA) This Art form allows one to learn to emote, take on roles and express oneself
9.KATHA (STORY TELLING)This age old way of soul connect with every aspect of learning thrown in is applied and enjoyed.
RASA also celebrated its annual day . The theme this RASA day was ARPANAM . In this program, 250 children with special needs including those with mental and hearing impairment and also socially disadvantaged children participated.
This year, RASA day was celebrated on 23rd February 2017 at Narada Gana Sabha, Chennai.
RASA continues to strive to bring life, hope and love in the lives of 1000 s of people with special needs and normal needs every year through systematic application of Indian Theatre Arts .
Thank you once again for your support.
With your support we have managed to complete this project and will be seeking your patronage again for our new project LIFESKILLS TRAINING FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.
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