'Rangon Mein Hai Pyaar Ki Boli!': Foreign Diplomats, Embassies Join Holi Celebrations — WATCH
Holi holds great significance for communities around the world, representing hope, unity, and rejuvenation. Here is a look at how foreign embassies and envoys participated in the Holi festivities.
Holi 2024: Holi, the exuberant festival of vibrant colours and joyful celebrations, has a deep meaning for millions of people around the world, representing hope, unity, and rejuvenation. Amidst ongoing global challenges, the significance of Holi in 2024 grows, providing communities with a collective moment of renewal and solidarity.
Here's a look at how foreign embassies and envoys are celebrating the festival of colours.
US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti shared a unique recepie of gujiyas with an American twist in it. Taking to X, Garcetti stated, "Happy Holi, friends! Celebrating my first Holi in India with delicious gujiyas made of American nuts - a delightful fusion of traditions and a celebration of US-India Dosti! I’ve had vibrant Holi celebrations back in Los Angeles, but nothing beats being here in India for the festival of colors."
#HappyHoli, friends! Celebrating my first Holi in India with delicious gujiyas made of American nuts - a delightful fusion of traditions and a celebration of #USIndiaDosti! I’ve had vibrant Holi celebrations back in Los Angeles, but nothing beats being here in India for the… pic.twitter.com/LgtfkgpEUi
— U.S. Ambassador Eric Garcetti (@USAmbIndia) March 25, 2024
The German Ambassador to India and Bhutan shared a lively moment from the Embassy's Holi celebration, expressing delight at colleagues' colourful surprises. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), he wrote, "Look how my colleagues surprised me with colour and joy at our Embassy's Holi celebration! I feel like the long Holi weekend has just begun."
Look how my colleagues surprised me with color & joy at our Embassy’s Holi celebration!
— Dr Philipp Ackermann (@AmbAckermann) March 22, 2024
My feeling is…the long Holi weekend has just begun 😉🌈🎉 pic.twitter.com/EKUytzRUD9
Similarly, Hiroshi Suzuki, the Ambassador of Japan to India and Bhutan, extended warm wishes for Holi, saying, "Holi hai!! I wish your Holi is full of happiness and gujiya."
Holi hai!!🔫
— Hiroshi Suzuki, Ambassador of Japan (@HiroSuzukiAmbJP) March 24, 2024
I wish your Holi is full of happiness and gujiya😉 pic.twitter.com/iOTj7Pt5s0
The Embassy of Japan in India echoed the sentiment, sharing images and videos capturing the festive atmosphere, accompanied by the message, "रंगों में है प्यार की बोली! May the colours of Holi bring peace and happiness to you!"
रंगों में है प्यार की बोली!💛💖💙
— Embassy of Japan in India (@JapaninIndia) March 24, 2024
May the colours of Holi bring peace and happiness to you!✨#HappyHoli pic.twitter.com/rFI2xEuGxj
Happy Holi!! pic.twitter.com/fgQQxgl9EZ
— Hiroshi Suzuki, Ambassador of Japan (@HiroSuzukiAmbJP) March 24, 2024
Holi, also known as the Festival of Spring or Love, marks the beginning of spring and represents the triumph of good over evil. People of all ages participate in the festivities, embracing the joyful spirit of the occasion.
According to legend, the festival commemorates Lord Narasimha's victory over the demon Hiranyakashyap, which represents righteousness triumphing over malevolence. The Historical Narrative of Holi Holi captures stories of love and courage.
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