Cultural Performances of Indian dance and music troupes have been regularly sponsored through ICCR. Mini Festivals of India were organized by the Embassy in Caracas in 2002 and 2003. The Embassy also organized Mini Indian Film Festivals in 1997, 1998, 2001, 2002 & 2004 in collaboration with CINEMATECA (Venezuelan National Film Authority). Venezuelan electronic and print media have been bringing out stories on India and documentaries/programmes on India . There are centres of Sai Baba in Venezuela and a number of spiritual groups such as ISCON, Brahma Kumaris, Radha Swami etc. besides Yoga centres. Ayurveda is becoming popular in Venezuela and has been recognized as an alternative system of medical treatment in a Health regulation by the Government in February, 2001. |
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