The Consulate General of India in Brisbane, in collaboration with Om Positive Organisers, hosted Hindi Diwas 2025 on 14 September at the Polish Club in Milton. The event was part of the wider global observance of Hindi Diwas, celebrated by Indian missions around the world.
The afternoon opened with Saraswati Vandana, setting a traditional tone before Consul General of India Mrs Neetu M. Bhagotia was welcomed by Om Positive founders Pankaj and Ruchi Agarwal. Addressing the gathering, Mrs Bhagotia spoke of Hindi’s unifying role and its importance in preserving India’s cultural heritage globally. She also praised the local community for promoting Hindi and Indian culture far beyond the country’s borders.
The Agarwals, in turn, thanked the Consulate for its support and underlined the importance of community collaboration in keeping cultural and moral values alive through Indian languages in Queensland.
Hosted by Durva Tiwari and Poonita Agarwal, the programme brought together people of all ages, from children to seniors, in a lively showcase of Indian culture. The stage saw a wide variety of performances, including bhajans, classical dance, patriotic songs and poetry readings, reflecting the richness of Hindi language and the arts.
The Consul General also recognised the contribution of Hindi writers from the local community, presenting honours for their literary and cultural work. Certificates were awarded to children who had taken part in poetry and essay competitions, while all performers were acknowledged for their participation. A Hindi-themed face painting activity, organised by Om Positive, proved especially popular with children and encouraged engagement with the language in a creative way.
The event closed with the distribution of copies of the Shrimad Bhagwat Gita in Hindi, offered free of cost to all attendees, followed by refreshments and community networking. Guests left with a renewed sense of pride in their linguistic heritage and its role in shaping identity and belonging.
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