On 10 January 2025, the High Commission of India in Suva, Fiji, celebrated World Hindi Day with a vibrant kavi sammelan (poetry recitation), where 10 poets showcased their literary talents.
The event was graced by the Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister of Fiji, Prof. Biman Prasad, who served as the Chief Guest.
During the special programme, three books by Utra Kumari Gurdayal—Sahas, Jeevan Ki Muskaan, and Frangipani—were launched by Prof. Prasad.
Utra Kumari Gurdayal is a retired schoolteacher who was inspired to write after taking part in competitions run by local media.
The Deputy Prime Minister expressed his honour in celebrating the occasion with the launch of Utra Kumari Gurdayal’s inspiring books. He said,
“Her work highlights resilience, inclusivity, and cultural pride. Let’s keep the flame of Hindi burning brightly for future generations.”
World Hindi Day 2025 celebrates the global significance of the Hindi language, which ranks as the third most spoken language, with over 600 million speakers.
Known as Vishwa Hindi Divas, this annual observance aims to promote Hindi in international forums and encourage its use as a tool for global communication, highlighting its role in connecting people worldwide. This year it is marked under the theme, “A Global Voice of Unity and Cultural Pride,” which aims to encourage linguistic and global interchange by using the Hindi language.
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