Published 18:00 IST, June 18th 2020

International Yoga Day: Dutch Army & police personnel will perform asanas virtually

This will be the second time the Dutch Armed forces and police will be celebrating the International Yoga Day by performing different asanas. 

Reported by: Vishal Tiwari
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world is gearing up to observe sixth International Day of Yoga (IDY) on June 21, 2020. However, this year events across world celebrating Yoga Day would be toned down keeping in mind coronavirus outbreak. Among those celebrating Yoga Day are Dutch police and army, who will showcase different yoga asanas to commemorate day virtually on June 21. This will be second time Dutch Armed forces and police will be celebrating International Yoga Day by performing different asanas. 

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program will also be attended by a host of Dutch and Indian celebrities. International Yoga Day program will be opened by Venu Rajamony, India’s Ambassor to Nerlands,  official statement said. According to reports, 3D animated ims of Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be part of celebrations and along with a mess on International Yoga Day. Last year a similar event was celebrated at Dam Square, Amsterdam on June 16.

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Yoga Day 2020

United Nations in December 2014 h declared June 21 as International Yoga Day upon India's initiative. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dress nation on June 21 at 6:30 am to mark sixth international yoga day. Usually, various events take place on day in different parts of country and world, but this year most of se events will take place virtually due to coronavirus lockdown and a ban on mass garings. AYUSH ministry has categorically said that public programs will be held this year. 

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(Im Credit: Indian embassy, Nerlands) 

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18:00 IST, June 18th 2020