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Diplomats extend greetings on 'Hindi Diwas' in style, share benefits of knowing regional language

By ANI | Updated: September 14, 2024 13:25 IST

New Delhi [India], September 14 : Foreign missions in India have extended their greetings on 'Hindi Diwas' and their ...

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New Delhi [India], September 14 : Foreign missions in India have extended their greetings on 'Hindi Diwas' and their diplomats celebrated the occasion in style.

Hindi Diwas is observed annually on September 14 to commemorate the decision to adopt Hindi as one of the nation's official languages.

The Australian High Commission in India, shared a video of a Hindi-speaking diplomat who shared instances where being acquainted with Hindi helped him in his stay in India.

"Namaste! My name is Tom and I am Hindi-language diplomat at the Australian High Commission in Delhi. Knowing regional language has helped me a lot in my work in India," the diplomat said in the video.

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The video showed Tom, requesting a meeting between the Australian High Commissioner with Union Minister.

The Australian envoy hummed a Hindi song. He was also seen interacting with the canteen staff and auto driver in Hindi.

The French Embassy in India, shared a video of their new spokesperson, Orlic. He is learning Hindi to better connect with people and also praised India's rich and unique cultural diversity.

"Namaste! I am the new spokesperson of French Embassy in India and also the head of Press and Communication department of the French Embassy in India. I wish all Hindi speaking people on the occasion of Hindi Diwas," Orlic said in the video.

"I look forward to meeting and interacting with you virtually and in person. I have started to learn Hindi to better connect with you., but we will also communicate in other Indian languages in celebration of India's rich and unique cultural diversity. "A tres bientot (see you again). Namaste," he added.

The Israeli Embassy also shared a video of their diplomats conversing with some famous dialogues from Hindi movies and series.

Some of the dialogues featured in the meeting were "Bol wo rahe hain, par shabd humare hain" from '3 Idiots', "Rehne do tumse nah ho payega" from 'Gangs of Wasseypur' and "Wo Stree hai kuch bhi kar sakti hai" from 'Stree'.

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The British High Commission in India also extended greetings on the occasionof 'Hindi Diwas'.

"UK and India relations are important. Did you know that you can read all the latest news highlighting the UK-India bilateral relations and milestones achieved in Hindi on our website?" the post on X read.

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