
THE Consulate General of India in Vancouver celebrated Vishwa Hindi Diwas 2025 on January 10 at Vancouver’s Fraserview Hall with about 200 attendees.
The event saw participation from local Indian community organizations and a Hindi teaching school: Bhartiya Kala and Sahitya Parishad, Hindi Literary Society of Canada, Global Hindu Foundation, Varad Ashram Inter-cultural Service Humanitarian World Association (VISHWA), Manswini Hindi Cultural Society, Indian Cultural Association, Creative Kalam Club, Sri Jagannath Cultural Society, Sudnya Dance Academy, Mudra Dance Academy and Ganesh Hindi School, apart from individual performances.
The evening began with Indian Consul General Masakui Rungsung speaking about the importance of Hindi as a bridge between cultures and its role in forging unity in diversity. He reaffirmed the commitment to promote Hindi language across the globe and thanked all those who participated in the celebrations. He highlighted the beauty and importance of Hindi and its growing global significance.
The program included speeches, dialogues, group discussions, poetry recitation, renditions and cultural programmes. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s message on the World Hindi Day was read out at the very outset of the program.
Dance performances by Sudnya Dance Academy, Mudra School of Dance and Ganesh Hindi School captivated the audience. The event concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks by Consul Ravinder Mangla, leaving attendees with a deep sense of cultural pride and connection to their heritage and the Hindi language.