Student’s Cultural Exchange Programme between Bhavan’s Vidya Mandir Eroor and Bhavan Vidyalaya Panchkula

As an integral component of the Students Cultural Exchange Programme, a delegation consisting of twenty students and four teachers, namely Shri Shiby Chacko (Department of Physical Education), Smt Indu P.N (Department of Mathematics), Smt Shoby Antony (Department of Mathematics), and Smt Sruthi Sankar (Department of English), embarked on a journey to Bhavan's Vidyalaya, Panchkula, Haryana. This marks our inaugural exchange initiative with a school in India, driven by the primary objective of fostering cross-cultural understanding. The program aims to facilitate a profound exploration of cultural differences and provide an opportunity for students to learn and appreciate various cultures and traditions. The enriching exchange continued as a delegation from Panchkula, comprising 14 students and 2 teachers, embarked on a week-long visit to Bhavan’s Vidya Mandir, Eroor, starting on December 2nd. Exploring the extended Bhavan’s family, the Panchkula team visited sister concerns of Bhavan’s Eroor, experiencing the sense of camaraderie among the Kochi Kendra schools.Venturing beyond the school premises, the guests immersed themselves in the vibrant tapestry of Kochi, the Queen of the Arabian Sea. Activities such as a beach visit, boating in Sagararani, exploring Fort Kochi and Mattancherry, touring the Kerala Historical Museum, and the Hill Palace Museum provided an authentic taste of the rich cultural heritage of the region.