BUCHAREST (TIP): The Embassy of India celebrated World Hindi Day on 10th January with active and enthusiastic participation from members of the Indian diaspora and friends of India, highlighting the global relevance of the Hindi language and India’s rich cultural heritage. The programme commenced with the message of Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, underscoring the significance of Hindi as a global language and a powerful medium for cultural connection and people-to-people engagement.
On the occasion, Ambassador Dr. Manoj Kumar Mohapatra shared his thoughts on the importance of Hindi in daily life and emphasized the vital role played by the Indian diaspora in promoting and preserving the Hindi language across the world. He noted that the diaspora serves as an important bridge in spreading India’s linguistic and cultural values globally. As part of the celebrations, participants took part enthusiastically in Sulekhan and poetry recitation sessions, showcasing the creativity, beauty, and emotional depth of the Hindi language. The performances reflected the richness of Hindi literature and its expressive power.
The Embassy also hosted a special movie night featuring the screening of the film “Chhaava”, which brought together members of the Indian community and friends of India for an engaging evening of Indian cinema and storytelling. The screening highlighted India’s rich historical narratives and vibrant film tradition, offering an immersive and enriching cultural experience. On the occasion, the Ambassador announced that the next film screening will feature “Dhurandhar”, which will be showcased in cinema halls in both Romania and Moldova, further expanding the Embassy’s cultural outreach initiatives.
In addition, the Embassy organized an Open House event, providing an open platform for members of the community to interact directly with Ambassador Mohapatra. Participants engaged in meaningful discussions, shared their views, and sought clarifications on a wide range of topics, further strengthening dialogue, mutual understanding, and community engagement.
In addition, the Embassy of India in collaboration with the Indo Moldova Business and Cultural Organization (IMBCO) and ASRM, organized a vibrant cultural event titled “Rhythm India” at USMF, Chisinau on 11 January, with enthusiastic participation from members of the Indian diaspora and friends of India. The programme featured mesmerizing Indian dance performances by artists from the Sitara Dance Group and Varenya Kala Kshetra, beautifully showcasing India’s rich cultural heritage, artistic diversity, and rhythmic traditions. The performances were warmly received by the audience and reflected the vibrancy and depth of Indian classical and folk-dance forms. Ambassador appreciated the artists for their valuable contribution to the propagation of Indian culture abroad. He congratulated the performers and distributed prizes in recognition of their artistic excellence and dedication.
As part of the celebrations to mark World Hindi Day, students enthusiastically participated in Sulekhan (Hindi calligraphy) activities, celebrating the beauty, elegance, and cultural richness of the Devanagari script. The event provided a wonderful expression of language, learning, and cultural harmony, highlighting Hindi’s enduring appeal among younger generations.
On 12 January, the Embassy of India, in collaboration with IMBCO, also celebrated World Hindi Day in Chisinau. Members of the Indian diaspora and friends of India actively participated by reciting Hindi poetry, making the celebration a meaningful and engaging literary gathering. Ambassador Dr. Manoj Kumar Mohapatra commended the participants for their enthusiasm and commitment to promoting the Hindi language and presented prizes to encourage their continued engagement.
The cultural presentations and literary activities together made the celebrations colorful, memorable, and reflective of India’s rich linguistic and cultural traditions, while further strengthening people-to-people ties between India and Moldova. During his visit, Ambassador Dr. Manoj Kumar Mohapatra also met with several important dignitaries in Moldova. A separate press release detailing these meetings will be issued.
The World Hindi Day celebrations reinforced the Embassy’s commitment to promoting the Hindi language, fostering cultural exchange, and deepening people-to-people ties between India and Romania.
(Based on a Press Release issued by the Embassy of India in Bucharest)