India throws a two-in-one fete
Delhi throws a toned-down affair at its embassy to honour the role of its non-resident citizens and promote Hindi language abroad
The Indian Embassy in Bangkok on Saturday hosted 80 people for a two-in-one celebration, combining “Pravasi Bharatiya Divas” and “Vishva Hindi Divas” (World Hindi Day).
The events were combined to help observe Covid 19 curbs, organisers said.
“Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is celebrated on Jan 9th every year. It is to commemorate the good work and the contribution of non–resident Indians to their local Indian community the broader development of India….
