Key Points

The Indian Consulate in Hong Kong has gifted 30 Hindi books to a local university ahead of Hindi Diwas. They inaugurated a special Hindi Corner to promote appreciation for the language and culture. The celebration featured poetry recitations of works by Ramdhari Singh Dinkar and Sarojini Naidu. The event concluded with everyone enjoying traditional Indian snacks and masala chai.

Key Points: Indian Consulate Hong Kong Donates Hindi Books for Diwas

  • Indian Consulate donates 30 Hindi books to Hong Kong university
  • Celebrates Hindi Diwas with cultural events and poetry recitations
  • Event based on Indian philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
  • Includes authentic Indian snacks like samosas and masala chai
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Indian CG donates books to Hong Kong Univ ahead of Hindi Diwas

Indian Consulate in Hong Kong donates 30 Hindi books to HKMU's LiPACE school, inaugurating a Hindi Corner to celebrate Hindi Diwas and promote cultural exchange.

"The celebrations began with the inauguration of the Hindi Corner, fostering appreciation for the richness of Hindi language and literature - Indian Consulate General in Hong Kong"

Hong Kong, Sep 13

Reflecting the Indian philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, or the world is one family, the Indian Consulate General in Hong Kong and Macau (Special Administrative Region) on Saturday donated 30 Hindi books to Li Ka Shing School of Professional and Continuing Education (LiPACE) at Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU), ahead of the Hindi Diwas.

The 'Hindi Corner' was inaugurated to mark the beginning of the celebrations aimed at promoting a deeper appreciation for the Hindi language and culture among students and faculty of the university.

“The celebrations began with the inauguration of the Hindi Corner, fostering appreciation for the richness of Hindi language and literature among students and faculty — echoing the Indian philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam," the Indian Consulate General in Hong Kong posted on X on Saturday.

"This was followed by soulful recitations — 'Krishna ki Chetwani' by Ramdhari Singh Dinkar and 'The Gift of India' by Sarojini Naidu — beautifully presented by HKMU Dean and faculty. The celebrations concluded on a warm note with everyone enjoying authentic Indian snacks — samosas and masala chai," the post added.

Hindi Diwas, observed on September 14 every year, commemorates the adoption of Hindi as the official language by the Constituent Assembly in 1949.

On Friday, the Embassy of India in Doha also marked Hindi Diwas as part of the ongoing 'Hindi Pakhwada' celebrations. The programme featured poetry, speeches, and cultural performances, celebrating Hindi as a bridge of unity and expression.

Additionally, in Spain, the Consulate General of India in Barcelona, under the guidance of Indian Consul General Inbasekar Sundaramurthi, celebrated Hindi Diwas on Friday with inspiring speeches, soulful songs, and spirited competitions. The Consul General highlighted the importance of Hindi as a language of unity and identity.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Great to see our culture being shared globally. But I hope they also promote regional Indian languages along with Hindi. Diversity is our strength!
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Arjun K
Samosas and masala chai at a university event in Hong Kong? Now that's cultural diplomacy done right! 😄 Perfect way to introduce people to Indian culture.
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Michael C
As someone who learned Hindi while working in India, I appreciate these efforts. Language is the best way to understand a culture deeply. Good work by the consulate!
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Shreya B
Beautiful selection of poems too - Dinkar and Sarojini Naidu represent the best of Hindi literature. Hope the students in Hong Kong enjoy discovering our rich literary heritage 📚
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Karthik V
While I appreciate the sentiment, I wish our government would focus more on promoting Indian languages within India first. Many regional languages are struggling for survival.
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Ananya R
This is such a positive step! Cultural exchanges through language and literature build lasting friendships between nations. More such initiatives please! 🙏

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