Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Cultural Co-operation

Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Cultural Co-operation (MGICC), Mt. Hope, Trinidad & Tobago

Established in 1997, MGICC strengthens Indo-Trinidadian cultural ties under the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR). It offers classes in Hindustani music, Bharatnatyam, Kathak, Tabla, Hindi, and Yoga, fostering cultural exchange. MGICC also organizes music and dance programs, exhibitions, workshops, and film screenings, collaborating with local institutions. Additionally, it facilitates ICCR scholarships, enabling Trinidadian students to train in India. Many scholarship recipients have established private cultural schools, further enriching local traditions. Through its initiatives, MGICC plays a key role in preserving and promoting Indian culture in Trinidad & Tobago.

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