Kathmandu – The Embassy of India in Kathmandu hosted a grand celebration of Vishwa Hindi Diwas on Friday, marking the global observance of World Hindi Day.
The event, held at the Embassy premises, was attended by distinguished guests including Mangal Prasad Gupta, Member of Parliament and President of Hindi Manch Nepal; Dr. Gopal Thakur, Chairman of the Language Commission, Government of Nepal; Nisha Sharma, Vice Chancellor of Nepal Music and Drama Pragyana Pratishthan; Gitanjali Brandon, Counsellor (Political and PIC) at the Indian Embassy, and many other prominent figures.
Gitanjali Brandon, read out the message of Prime Minister of India Shri 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. She 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 programme, 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.
