Subject:ย ๐ŸŽต Step into the rhythm: Celebrating International Dance Day ๐ŸŽŠ

Helloooooo thereeee People!


๐Ÿ’ƒ On Tuesday 29th April, we will be celebrating International Dance Day. The art of dance is one of the earliest and longest-standing forms of entertainment and community activity known to humankind. While it continues to be practiced by millions of people daily, International Dance Day ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ is a precise moment in the calendar where everyone is invited to take part in an extremely enjoyable pastime. Even those with two left feet ๐Ÿ‘ฃ!


๐Ÿ•บ Dance is one of the ultimate activities to destress, lose inhibitions, meet new people, and boost physical health ๐Ÿ’ช. The annual tradition encapsulates people around the globe ๐ŸŒ, from professional dancers to individuals that would usually stand well back.


๐Ÿ’ƒ From traditional Sega rhythms here in Mauritius ๐Ÿ๏ธ to ballet in Britain, Bollywood in India, or hip-hop on the streets of New York ๐Ÿ—ฝ - dance transcends borders, languages, and cultures. ๐Ÿ•บ So, as we go about our busy workweek ๐Ÿ’ผ, perhaps we can all take a moment to appreciate how dance enriches our lives - whether through watching a performance ๐Ÿ‘€, participating in a workshop ๐Ÿ‘ฏโ€โ™€๏ธ, or simply having a little boogie while making your cuppa in the break room! ๐ŸŽต


๐Ÿ’ช Playlist Power: Send us your favourite dance tune to internalcomms@imperium.mu. We want to hear from you! We will share a killer playlist ๐Ÿ”ฅ next week in our Gazette.๐ŸŽง

TECHNICAL NEWS

Bank Holiday Notice - South Africa


Standard Bank wishes to inform its clients that Monday, 28th April 2025 will be a Bank holiday in South Africa.

As a result, no payments in ZAR (South African Rand) will be processed for value date 28th April 2025.


For any additional information, clients are encouraged to contact their Relationship Manager or the Client Services Team.


The Client Services Team is available Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm at:

Tel: +(230) 402 52 00

ANNOUNCEMENT

Reminder: Training & Mess Rooms


A quick reminder that our Level 2 Training Room and Mess Room (next to OneLink) are available for your use, with just a few simple guidelines:


๐Ÿ“† Booking Process:


Training Room: Contact Viveka

Mess Room: Contact Vidya


โฐ Usage Guidelines:


See mail attached ๐Ÿ‘† for how to use the facility and maintain it in good condition for everyone.


Thank you for helping maintain these shared spaces for everyone's benefit!

Office cleaning alert! ๐Ÿงนโœจ


Just a friendly heads-up that a General Office Cleaning is scheduled for Level 1 & 2 tomorrow Saturday, April 26th, 2025, starting at 8:30 a.m.


To help make this cleaning super effective, please:

๐Ÿ‘‰ Tidy and clear your desk

๐Ÿ‘‰ Remove all documents and boxes from underneath and around your workspace


The cleaning crew will be doing a thorough job including deep vacuuming, carpet shampooing, and cleaning the tiled floors, desks, PC screens, phones, windows, blinds, and more! ๐Ÿงผ๐ŸชŸ๐Ÿ’ป


Important reminder: The cleaning team won't be able to work their magic if your space is cluttered! Please take home any fragile items from your desk to keep them safe. ๐Ÿบโœจ

IN THE NEWS

๐Ÿ“ฐ Breakfast session on Sustainable Investment


The breakfast session - organised by ESG Intellis Solutions & Accresco, in collaboration with UN PRI- on sustainable investment has been making waves again in the media! Last Sunday's Week-End newspaper featured a coverage of the event, followed by additional exposure in Business Mag this Wednesday.


๐ŸŽค Business Mag highlighted an insightful interview with Tendai Matika, Head of Africa, Responsible Investment Ecosystems from the UN PRI, who shared valuable perspectives on supporting investors to prioritise ESG criteria in investment decisions and shareholder engagement โ˜๏ธ

HAPPENINGS

Ben's Birthday


๐ŸŽ‰ This afternoon, our entire Imperium family gathered in the Level 2 lounge to celebrate a truly special occasion - Ben Lim''s birthday! ๐ŸŽ‚


โœจ The atmosphere was buzzing with joy and laughter as colleagues from across departments came together to honour the inspirational leader who has guided ITL and all our Business Units with such heart and vision. The beaming smiles and animated conversations reflected the fantastic culture he has nurtured throughout our Imperium family! ๐Ÿ’™


๐Ÿฅ‚ Here's to another amazing, successful, and joy-filled year ahead for our exceptional CEO! ๐ŸŒŸ


Happy Birthday! ๐ŸŽ‚

๐Ÿ”” David Botte's birthday


๐ŸŽ‚ The Imperium team gathered for a special celebration this Wednesday in the Level 2 messroom, where we surprised our colleague David Botte with a delicious birthday chocolate cake!


โœจ As we enjoyed sweet treats together, David treated us to some of his legendary stories that had everyone in stitches - tales we're certain none of us will forget anytime soon!


๐Ÿฅณ ๐Ÿ’ซ Many happy returns, David! Here's to more memorable moments and unforgettable stories in the year ahead!

JOB SECTION

๐ŸŽฏ The following job openings are currently available at ITL. If you would like to apply or refer someone, please email hr@intercontinentaltrust.com.

  • Compliance Executive

  • Assistant Corporate Administrator

  • Senior Corporate Secretary

  • Senior Corporate Administrator

  • Business Development Officer

DID YOU KNOW? ๐Ÿ’ก

International Dance Day was established in 1982 by the Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute (ITI) ๐Ÿ“†


The art of dance can be traced back at least 9,000 years to ancient Indian paintings, while ceremonial dances appeared in many other ancient cultures. It has been a central ingredient in human life ever since with everyone from tribespeople to professional entertainers showcasing their talents.


It's celebrated on 29th April because it's the birthday of Jean-Georges Noverre (1727-1810), the creator of modern ballet ๐Ÿ‘‘


The average person will dance for nearly 315 hours in their lifetime! That's about 13 days of non-stop grooving ๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ


Dancing is practiced in every culture around the world and has been used in ceremonies, rituals, celebrations, and entertainment since before recorded history ๐ŸŒ

HOW TO CELEBRATE DANCE DAY!

When looking for ways to enjoy International Dance Day, the best advice comes from Lady Gaga: Just dance! ๐ŸŽต


Dance on your own ๐Ÿ•บ

Ultimately, though, everyone has their personal relationship with the art of dance. There are few limitations to how International Dance Day can be celebrated. Even individuals stuck at home ๐Ÿ  can partake in the experiences of the day.


Reading up on the traditions of a dance online can be supported by watching any addition of the Step Up movies franchise ๐ŸŽฌ or learning new dance moves via video tutorials. The event is a great excuse to watch a local show ๐ŸŽญ or invest in new dance shoes too ๐Ÿ‘ž๐Ÿ‘ . After all, the true success of the event is that it encourages people to take dance more seriously in their day-to-day lives.


Join dance classes ๐Ÿ•บ


Celebrate International Dance Day by stepping out of your comfort zone and joining a new dance class - whether it's hip-hop, ballet, or Zumba, there's something for everyone!

๐Ÿ’ƒ Dancing isn't just fun, it's a fantastic way to keep fit, boost your mood, and meet new people all at once!

๐ŸŽต Most studios offer free trial classes, so why not use this special day as your excuse to finally try that style you've always been curious about?

๐Ÿ’ช Your body (and mind!) will thank you for this rhythmic workout that barely feels like exercise at all!


Learn dance moves ๐Ÿ“š


Can't make it to a dance studio? No problem! Grab your phone and dive into the world of dance tutorials on YouTube, where professional dancers break down everything from beginner salsa steps to advanced K-pop choreography.


๐ŸŽต Or hop onto TikTok and join one of the trending dance challenges that have everyone from teens to grandparents showing off their moves! It's a fun way to learn bite-sized routines that you can master in your living room.๐Ÿ•บ What makes these platforms amazing is that you can pause, rewind, and practice at your own pace until you nail those steps. Plus, you might discover dance styles you never knew existed!


๐Ÿ“ฑ So this International Dance Day, transform your social media scrolling into something active and joyful. Who knows? Your living room dance session might just turn into your new favorite hobby!

BIRTHDAYS/NEWCOMERS/LEAVERS

Happiest birthday to you! ๐ŸŽ‰

โ€ข Ben Lim

  โ€ข Kajal Jowohir

โ€ข Dinesh Sunnoo

โ€ข Manmohini Seechurn

โ€ข Sobna Boodooa

Welcomeeeeee! ๐Ÿ‘‹ 

 โ€ข Dakshita Jagdambi

โ€ข Ameer Seetohul

Byeeeeee! ๐Ÿ™‹โ€โ™€๏ธ 

 โ€ข Pooja Ujoodha

โ€ข Azraa Bengah-Muhomud

KI BON PLAN

Meet the Tastemakers

  • Cascavelle Shopping Mall

  • Saturday 26th Apr, from 10:00 AM to 09:00 PM

  • Sunday 27th Apr, from 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM

Grand salon de la maison

  • SVICC, Pailles

  • Thursday 23rd Apr to Sunday 27th Apr

  • 10:00 AM to 07:00 PM

Transformers - Outdoor Cinema

  • Riche Terre Mall

  • Saturday 26th Apr

  • As from 07:30 PM

Journรฉe dโ€™Adoption

  • Grand Baie La Croisette

  • Saturday 12th Apr

  • 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM

Liverpool vs Tottenham

  • The Irish

  • Sunday 27th Apr

  • As from 07:30 PM

๐๐ฎ๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ž๐ซ ๐๐ž๐ฌ ๐’๐ž๐ซ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ ๐…๐จ๐จ๐ & ๐‚๐ซ๐š๐Ÿ๐ญ ๐Œ๐š๐ซ๐ค๐ž๐ญ

  • Quartier des Serres, Domaine de Labourdonnais

  • Wednesday 30th Apr

  • 02:00 PM to 09:00 PM

๐Ÿ‘‹ That's All, Folks! (Until next time...) ๐Ÿ‘‹


Remember, dancing isn't just fun - it's fantastic exercise, great for mental health, and a brilliant way to bond with colleagues. So whether you've got two left feet or could give 'Danse avec les stars' a run for its money, let's embrace the joy of movement today! Keep dancing, everyone! ๐Ÿ’ซ


โœจ Take your passion and make it happen this International Dance Day! ๐ŸŽต Let's dance! ๐ŸŽŠ


Don't forget to send us the title of your favourite dance tune!



Hasta La Vista People ! ๐Ÿ™‹โ€โ™€๏ธ



Crazily Yours,


The Gazette Committee