Ramallah (West Bank), Jan 16 (PTI): India is a “source of inspiration” and continues to set an “unmatched example” for Palestinians while achieving a leading position globally, a senior Palestinian official has said, Because many events were organized. In the West Bank to celebrate the Elixir Festival of Freedom in Palestine.
In order to bring the nectar festival of independence to Palestine, the Office of the Representative of India (ROI) celebrated Hindi Day, the birthday of Swami Vivekananda, which is marked as National Youth Day, and Makar Sankranti on 10–15 January in different parts of Palestine. held between
This period also coincided with the conclusion of Swachhta Pakhwada (Cleanliness Fortnight), as part of which ROI donated masks and other hygiene materials to local schools and charities.
The ceremony was organized in partnership with Nablus Municipality, Betunia and Ramallah Directorate of Education.
As part of the programs to mark the Swachhta Pakhwada and within the framework of social outreach to the youth of the local community, the representative of India in Palestine, Mukul Arya visited the Betunia Basic Boys School on 13 January.
Addressing the students, Arya underlined the civilizational parallels on the importance and relevance given to cleanliness in the light of the ongoing global pandemic.
Betunia Mayor Ribhi Doleh, Ramallah Directorate of Education Director Bassam Erekat, school principal Saleh Bajaur, teachers and a large number of students were present at the ceremony.
Erekat thanked the people and the Government of India for their ongoing support at various levels, especially in the areas of education, capacity building efforts and important school building projects funded by India.
Thanking ROI for the “gesture of deep appreciation”, Doleh said that “India not only supports Palestine politically, but India continues to be a source of inspiration for Palestinians because of its history, its great The principles of leadership, continue to set an unmatched example of a country that gained its independence through non-violent means and today, has attained a leading position not only in the region, but also at the international level”.
The nearly week long celebrations began with a grand program organized at the Nablus Municipal Culture Center on the occasion of World Hindi Day on 10 January.
It began with a screening of messages by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, followed by a recorded message from Minister of State for External Affairs Meenakshi Lekhi.
The event emphasized the importance and relevance of Hindi language as one of the most widely spoken languages in today’s world.
The participants took part in several cultural activities, which included singing Hindi songs, playing Hindi music and reciting Hindi poetry.
Palestinian officials and dignitaries including Iyad Khalaf, Mayor of Nablus, Anis Sweden, Deputy Mayor of Nablus, representatives of educational institutions, ITEC and ICCR alumni, cultural groups, school children and a large number of Indian enthusiasts attended the event. ran away.
On the occasion of Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary on 12th January, ROI celebrated National Youth Day at Hamdi Manko Cultural Centre, Nablus.
The event featured a collection of famous quotes and teachings of Swami Vivekananda. It also includes a book exhibition, recitation of Swadesh Mantra and screening of two documentaries – Vishwa Thinker on Swami Vivekananda and Do Good for Others.
ROI also brought the festival of Makar Sankranti to Palestine by organizing a kite festival and introduced the art of rangoli drawing among local youth at the Betunia school as part of the celebrations.
Focusing on the diverse culture of India, Arya said that “Rangoli is one of the colorful arts of India that combines beauty and brings color to our lives”.
A large number of local youth enthusiastically participated in both the events.
The ROI has been organizing several events from time to time in various Palestinian governorates and territories to celebrate the Amrit Festival of Independence.
Last November, it organized the Indian Cultural Week in collaboration with the Palestinian Ministry of Culture and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations.
The celebration was held in the cities of Bethlehem, Jericho, Nablus and Ramallah.
Hundreds of Palestinians have studied in India over the past several decades as part of New Delhi’s efforts to help build capacity in Palestine. PTI HM RS RS
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