Embassy of India

PRESS RELEASE

The World Hindi Diwas was celebrated in Bishkek, at the Embassy premises, on 11^th January, 2021.

2. Representatives from Kyrgyz academia, media, business & cultural-circles participated in the event. A group of children from local orphanage were special invitees on this occasion.

3. Prime Minister Modiji’s message was read on this occasion. Ambassador, in his opening remarks, highlighted centrality of Hindi to India’s civilization, traditions, literature, and indeed the freedom-struggle. He noted Hindi’s deep linkages with Yoga, Ayurveda, Classical Music, and the Bollywood.

4. Kyrgyz winners of a Hindi Quiz Competition and orphanage children were given prizes and books on Hindi poetry in native language on the occasion.

11^th January, 2021

Bishkek
Kyrgyz Republic