Embassy of India celebrates Vishwa Hindi Diwas

Kathmandu:  Embassy of India has celebrated Vishwa Hindi Diwas at it premises, on Friday.

Mangal Prasad Gupta, Member of Parliament and President, Hindi Manch Nepal, Dr. Gopal Thakur, Chairman, Language Commission, Government of Nepal, Mrs. Nisha Sharma, Vice Chancellor, Nepal Music and Drama Pragyana Pratishthan, Ms. Gitanjali Brandon, Counsellor (Political and PIC) of the Indian Embassy, Kathmandu and other distinguished guest graced the occasion.

Gitanjali Brandon, read out the message of Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on the occasion. She emphasized that World Hindi Day serves as a reminder of rich linguistic heritage and cultural identity of Hindi speakers.

Brandon also expressed her heartfelt gratitude to Hindi enthusiasts and scholars of Nepal whose contributions have played a pivotal role in strengthening the bond of friendship between Nepal and India through the promotion of the Hindi language.

As a part of the program several schools in Kathmandu participated in the Hindi poetry recitations and skits, where students presented powerful poems on a range of thought-provoking themes. The artist from Nepal Pragya Pratisthaan also participated in the event.

India-Nepal Maitri Kavi Sammelan was also held on the occasion, where distinguished poets recited Hindi poetry, captivating and mesmerizing the audience.

Vishwa Hindi Diwas has its underpinnings in the first World Hindi Conference that was organized on 10 January 1975 in Nagpur, India. Therefore Vishwa Hindi Diwas is globally celebrated every year on 10 January.