The United Nations celebrated Hindi Diwas at its New York headquarters on Friday. The event was attended by Indian Members of Parliament, including MP Birendra Prasad Baishya, along with representatives from other countries.
The Indian Mission to the UN noted that this was the first time Hindi Diwas was celebrated at the UN's New York headquarters, reflecting India's efforts to promote multilingualism within the organisation.
The event highlighted Hindi's global appeal and aimed to engage a broad audience, especially from Hindi-speaking diaspora communities like Trinidad and Tobago, Fiji, Mauritius, Guyana, and Suriname.
Parvathaneni Harish, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, emphasised the importance of the 2024 celebration, as it marks 75 years since Hindi became one of India’s official languages.
Representatives from Mauritius, Nepal, Guyana, and Suriname also stressed how Hindi strengthens cultural connections among different communities.
The celebration featured several competitions for Hindi enthusiasts, members of the Indian diaspora, and UN officials. These included an essay competition on women empowerment, a poetry contest on the importance of Hindi, performances of Hindi poems and songs, and a quiz about Indian civilisation.
According to the UN, India is home to a vast number of languages and dialects, each with its unique regional identity. Since India's independence, Hindi, alongside English, has served as the country’s official language.
September 14 was designated as Hindi Diwas to honor the language's cultural and national significance, promoting unity and identity across India.
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