The Indian diaspora’s long connection with their roots is a matter of pride. Towards this end, events like Hindi Diwas play a crucial role in preserving cultural identity, reinforcing the importance of language as a bridge to their rich heritage.
With this spirit, Hindi Diwas was celebrated with great enthusiasm on 13 September at the Consulate General of India in Melbourne.
The celebration, organised in collaboration with Sahitya Sandhya, Hindi Shiksha Sangh, and Hindi Niketan, brought together Hindi lovers, scholars, and students to honour the richness of one of India’s most widely spoken languages.
The event saw around 150 Hindi enthusiasts.
The Hindi Diwas celebration featured a variety of competitions aimed at promoting the language, including essay writing, poetry recitations, quizzes, and speeches.
Young talents from the Pataka Dance Group and students from the Victorian School of Languages presented a Hindi play and performed cultural programs, reinforcing their commitment to the language. Members of Sahitya Sandhya also contributed by reciting Hindi poems.
The winners of the essay, poetry, and quiz competitions were honoured with cash prizes and certificates, recognising their dedication and passion for the language.
A special award was given to Harihar Jha, a dedicated member of Sahitya Sandhya, for his significant contributions to promoting Hindi in Melbourne.
In his address, Consul General Dr Sushil Kumar praised the collective efforts of the institutions associated with promoting Hindi in Melbourne.
He expressed gratitude to the Victorian government for introducing Hindi as a subject in schools and lauded the Indian community for preserving their linguistic heritage.
Dr Kumar urged the community to continue using Hindi in their daily lives and contribute to its further development.
Though Hindi Diwas is officially marked on 14 September each year, this year’s celebrations took place a day earlier, on 13 September at the Consulate premises.
The gathering included notable figures such as Dr.Subhash Sharma, President of Sahitya Sandhya Melbourne; renowned Hindi author and World Hindi Honor recipient, Dr Mridul Kirti; Dr Reena Dubey, President of Hindi Niketan; and Dr Rahul Gupta, along with teachers and students from the Victorian School of Languages (VSL). Members of the local media were also in attendance.
The event not only celebrated the Hindi language but also strengthened the cultural ties of the Indian community in Melbourne.
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