BalGokulam
is a cultural, social forum for children to nurture their cultural values,
maintain their Indian identity, develop a keen sense of belonging, understand
the attachment to their mother country, and most of all deal with the
dual Indo-American society.
Children
are exposed to a multitude of events and happenings through the efforts
of BalGokulam where each child is encouraged to participate in various
activities, games, cultural programs. Children get a first hand learning
experience of the Great Indian Epics like the Ramayan. They also recite
the Hindu prayers after each session. Children learn to respect their
Indina Deities and worshipping them becomes a normal part of daily life
which otherwise maynot be the case.
BalGokulam cultivates a feeling of bonding with the other members. Following
Indian rituals and culture get so well ingrained within one self that
one feels "Proud to be an Indian".