Lotus Valley International School Gurugram has been able to embellish the true spirit of the United Nations through the LotusMUN 2023- Cathartic Campaigners of Peace and Sustainability which strives to foster a constructive forum for open dialogue on a range of complex issues, including international peace and security and economic and social progress with an exuberant inaugural ceremony on the first day of LOTUSMUN’23: AMBASSASORS OF HOPE, 28th April, 2023.

The conference brought together more than 450 delegates from 25 schools across Delhi-NCR and other states of India, comprising of 20 Committees, with the objective to bring the cathartic campaigners of peace and sustainability together on one platform with a vision to create a better world for all.

The event was graced by dazzling luminaries. The Chief Guest of the day being Ambassador Shamma Jain, honorable School Patron; the recipient of Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan, Dr Shayama Chona and member of the Managing Committee Ms.Sureena Uppal.

The inaugural ceremony commenced by seeking the Almighty’s blessings through the pious Lighting of the Lamp followed by the mellifluous Rendition-Transience of Life, by the school choir. A heartwarming welcome address was delivered by the Director-Principal, Ms. Anita Malhotra. In her message, she appreciated the discovery of everyday leadership in learners through enriching events like these and quoted Paul Michael Kennedy, A British historian of International Relations, from his seminal work, ‘The Parliament of Man’ which addresses a myriad of global challenges such as poverty, environmental degradation, human rights abuses, and population growth and urged the youth of today and the leaders of tomorrow to be discerning and mindful of the choices they make and work most productively to contribute to bring about social and economic justice and environmental sustainability for a better world into the future.

Dr. Shayama Chona,the visionary school patron, renowned Educationist and author delivered a stirring Keynote Address and enlivened all participants. She beautifully decoded LEADERSHIP and shared that the youth have the capability to bring about the real change in the world. It was followed by a foot-tapping and enrapturing dance performance Ambassadors Of Hope which electrified the atmosphere and set the mood for the exhilarating days ahead.

The Chief Guest for the day, Ms. Shamma Jain, Former Indian Ambassador to Greece/Cyprus then delivered the inaugural address and enthused the delegates. Her magnificent experiences and anecdotes truly fortified the delegates. She enlightened everyone on the relevance of the UN and that we all must be appreciative of the privileges and the opportunities that we are fortunate to have. The adroit President of Lotus MUN 2023 Kaina Malik presented an Exordium of the conference and helped in understanding the idea behind AMBASSADORS OF HOPE. Constant transition is happening in the world and life that is meant for unfoldment. ’Cathartic Campaigners for Peace and Sustainability' a dance performance, depicted this metamorphosis in the most charismatic manner. The Secretary Generals of Lotus MUN 2023 Jaanvi Pande and Abhie Gupta shared an exclusive video message by the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres t and officially declared the conference open. The Inaugural Ceremony aptly heralded the upcoming exhilarating experience, complete with strong debates and deliberations and exciting learnings on Day 1 & Day 2.