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Celebration of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas and World Hindi Diwas

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Celebration of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas and World Hindi Diwas

 

 1.        Embassy of India, Caracas celebrated Pravasi Bharatiya Divas and the World Hindi Diwas on January 09, 2019 at the Latin American Study Centre Romulo Gallegos (CELARG). 

 

2.      The event took off with lighting of the traditional lamp by Ambassador and his spouse. Honourable Prime Minister’s Message on the occasion of the World Hindi Day was read by the Ambassador. Ambassador briefed the guests about the flagship programmes of Government of India for the Indian Diaspora Community and assured that the Indian Embassy in Caracas is a “Home away from Home” for them. He also congratulated the Hindi students for their enthusiasm and achievements. The President of CELARG Mr. Roberto Hernandez Montoya in his address, thanked India for its contributions in various fields to Venezuela.

 

3.      The video of the preparations for the 15 th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention in India and the fusion video of the Vaishnav Jan To were screened for the guests. Around 10 students of Hindi gave short performances of their Hindi knowledge. Mementos, as appreciation, were given by Ambassador to the students present.

 

 

4.      About 80 people including Indian nationals, PIOs, and friends of India participated in the event. Light Indian refreshments were served at the end.

 

Caracas

January 11, 2019


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