INDIAN CULTURE EARNING GLORY WORLDWIDE: PM MODI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the growing global recognition and acceptance of Indian culture, practices, and products.
Indian Culture on International Platforms
Kuwait Radio Broadcasts Hindi Programme:
Kuwait government initiated a special Hindi programme on its national radio.
Broadcast every Sunday for half an hour, featuring various aspects of Indian culture.
Popular among the Indian community and garnering interest from the local population.
Statue of Rabindranath Tagore Unveiled in Turkmenistan:
Celebrating the 300th birth anniversary of Turkmenistan’s national poet, the president of Turkmenistan unveiled statues of 24 famous poets, including Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore.
Recognized as an honor for both Tagore and India.
Celebration of Indian Heritage in the Caribbean:
Suriname and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines celebrated their Indian heritage in June.
Suriname observes June 5 as Indian Arrival Day and Pravasi Din; Bhojpuri and Hindi are widely spoken.
Around 6,000 people of Indian origin in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines celebrated Indian Heritage Day on June 1.
Yoga Day Celebrations
Global Observance of International Day of Yoga:
Celebrated worldwide on June 21 with great enthusiasm.
Notable events:
Saudi Arabia: Al Hanouf Saad led the main yoga session, a first for a Saudi woman.
Egypt: Photo competition organized, featuring pictures of yoga by the Nile, Red Sea beaches, and pyramids.
Other notable sessions in Myanmar, Bahrain, Sri Lanka, New York, and Bhutan.
Indian Products Gaining Global Recognition
Araku Coffee:
Produced in Alluri Sita Rama Raju district of Andhra Pradesh.
Known for its rich flavor and aroma.
Received numerous global awards and was a hit at the G20 Summit in Delhi.
Snow Peas from Jammu and Kashmir:
The first consignment sent to London from Pulwama.
This success is seen as a pathway to prosperity for the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
PM Modi's address highlighted the increasing global acceptance and recognition of Indian culture, yoga, and products. This international acknowledgment not only brings pride to India but also opens new avenues for cultural and economic growth.
