Our Bureau
Chicago, IL
The Consulate General of India, Chicago in association with the Hindi Coordination Committee, organized Hindi Divas on 14 September 2024 at the Consulate. The program was attended by Hindi scholars, Hindi organizations, language experts, school students, parents, and members of the Indian diaspora who were keen to promote the Hindi language.
The event featured enthusiastic participation from school children, who performed a play in Hindi, recited poems and patriotic songs. The Hindi Divas celebration included a short drama “Hamid Ka Chimta” by students of Mandi Theatre, “Shanti Ke Sipahi” by “Dramatech of America”, and a recital of Hindi poems and patriotic songs by participating children.
The Consul General, Somnath Ghosh in his opening remarks thanked all the Hindi organizations who have been promoting the use of Hindi in Chicago and the entire mid-west. Ghosh highlighted the importance of encouraging the use of Hindi among children of the Indian diaspora to maintain a strong connection with their cultural roots.
