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Global Tributes Mark Rabindranath Tagore’s 165th Birth Anniversary

Rich tributes were paid to Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore on his 165th birth anniversary with events across Asia and Europe. In Baku, students from Azerbaijan University of Languages recited poems from Gitanjali at the Indian Embassy. The Indian Embassy in Mexico, along with ICCR, hosted a photo exhibition and video screening. In Berlin, German students at Tagore Gymnasium performed musical renditions, highlighting Tagore’s universal appeal and cultural ties.

Key Points: Tagore 165th Anniversary: Global Tributes

  • Events held in Baku, Berlin, and Mexico
  • Students recited Tagore’s Gitanjali poems
  • Ambassador Abhay Kumar highlighted Tagore’s global impact
  • German students performed musical renditions at Tagore Gymnasium
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From Berlin to Baku, rich tributes paid to Rabindranath Tagore on 165th birth anniversary

Rich tributes paid to Rabindranath Tagore on his 165th birth anniversary in Baku, Berlin, Mexico, and beyond, celebrating his literary and cultural legacy.

"Through Tagore, the richness and philosophical depth of Indian literature gained unprecedented recognition on a global scale. - Abhay Kumar"

Baku, May 9

Rich tributes were paid to Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore on his 165th birth anniversary with major events organised in several countries across Asia and Europe on Saturday.

The Embassy of India in Baku commemorated the birth anniversary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore with students of the Azerbaijan University of Languages presenting soulful recitations of Tagore's poems.

Several students from the Azerbaijan University of Languages presented Tagore's poems from his world-famous work Gitanjali during Tagore Jayanti celebrations held at the Indian Embassy.

Indian Ambassador Designate to Azerbaijan, Abhay Kumar, thanked the students of the Azerbaijan University of Languages for their participation.

"Through Tagore, the richness and philosophical depth of Indian literature gained unprecedented recognition on a global scale," he said while highlighting that Tangore presented India's intellectual and cultural traditions with dignity, confidence and universality at a time when much of the world viewed the East through "narrow colonial lenses".

The Indian Embassy in Mexico also celebrated the day along with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).

The celebrations commenced with a floral tribute led by Deepti Ganji, Charge d'Affairs, alongside officials from the Embassy of India.

The ICCR also hosted a curated photo exhibition and a special video screening, showcasing Tagore's profound contributions to literature, art, and international humanism.

The Embassy of India in Berlin, Germany, participated in the celebrations held at Tagore Gymnasium in Berlin Marzahn.

Tagore's historic connect finds a vibrant expression in Tagore Gymnasium's efforts to introduce students to his timeless thoughts, music and art, the Embassy said.

It added that during the celebrations, German students did musical renditions and cultural performances which reflected the universal appeal of Tagore's work and the power of culture to connect hearts across borders.

"With 850 plus students from diverse backgrounds, the school also continues to nurture India-Germany cultural ties through regular exchanges with Shantiniketan Academy, Kolkata," the Embassy stated through a post on X.

- IANS

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Priya S
I appreciate the effort by Indian embassies, but why is it that we always celebrate Tagore abroad while his works aren't taught enough in our own schools here? There should be more emphasis on his writings in Indian textbooks. Still, nice to see global recognition.
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Michael C
I'm an American who studied Tagore in college. His poem "Where the Mind is Without Fear" is still one of the most inspiring pieces I've ever read. So happy to see his 165th birthday being celebrated worldwide. This is the kind of cultural diplomacy India does best!
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Kavya N
The connection between Tagore Gymnasium in Berlin and Shantiniketan Academy in Kolkata is such a beautiful bridge between cultures. Imagine a school named after an Indian poet in Germany—it shows how deep his impact goes. This makes me proud as an Indian. 🥰📚
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Sarah B
As a Canadian, I remember reading Gitanjali in high school and being moved by its spiritual depth. It's wonderful to see Azerbaijan's university students performing his poems—Tagore truly speaks to the human soul regardless of language. More of this, please! 🌺
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Rohit L
While I'm glad for the celebrations, I wish India's embassies would also highlight Tagore's role as a nationalist and his critique of colonialism. He wasn't just a poet; he was a thinker who stood up against British oppression. Let's not simplify his legacy into just "soft power."

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