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India’s vibrant Garba takes center stage across the world

Indian Embassies around the world orchestrated a series of dazzling events

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The rhythmic beats of Garba have reverberated worldwide, captivating hearts and fostering cultural connections since earning its prestigious UNESCO heritage status. In a jubilant celebration of India’s rich cultural tapestry on the global platform, Indian Embassies around the world orchestrated a series of dazzling events, as reported by deshgujarat.com.

In the iconic Times Square of New York, the Consulate General of India orchestrated a mesmerizing Garba ceremony, drawing both the Indian diaspora and locals to sway to the infectious Garba dance. Meanwhile, in Mexico City, the Indian Embassy, in collaboration with the Gurudev Tagore Indian Cultural Center, orchestrated an energetic Garba flash mob, featuring the participation of Indian expatriate artists and students.

The global showcase of Garba not only celebrates cultural diversity but also strengthens the bonds that unite people across borders in the spirit of harmony

From Namibia to Trinidad and Tobago, the resonance of Garba echoed through cultural halls and auditoriums, fostering a sense of unity and celebration among the global Indian community. In Trinidad and Tobago, a workshop on Garba and Dandiya at the Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Cultural Co-operation witnessed enthusiastic participation, particularly from the vibrant Gujarati community.

Not limited to these locations, Indian Missions across the globe—from Russia to Japan, Australia to Venezuela—embraced the joyous spirit of Garba through various workshops and programs. Foreign citizens and diaspora members alike reveled in the festivities, showcasing the universal appeal of this cultural treasure.

The initiative by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs has successfully elevated Garba to a global celebration, ensuring that its infectious rhythms will resonate in the hearts of Indian diaspora members and foreigners alike for years to come. This global showcase of Garba not only celebrates cultural diversity but also strengthens the bonds that unite people across borders in the spirit of harmony.

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Preeta Vyas
Preeta Vyas
(न्यूजीलैंड निवासी लेखक/ पत्रकार प्रीता व्यास का रेडियो पर लंबी पारी के बाद प्रकाशन में भी कई दशक का योगदान। बच्चों के लिए लगभग दो सौ पुस्तकें प्रकाशित। पहली भारतीय लेखक जिन्होंने इंडोनेशियन भाषा और हिंदी में बाई लिंगुअल भाषा ज्ञान, व्याकरण की तीन पुस्तकें, इंडोनेशिया की लोक कथाएं, बाली की लोक कथाएं, बाली के मंदिरों के मिथक, एवं माओरी लोक कथाएं जैसी रचनाएँ प्रकाशित कीं ।) After working many years as a radio broadcaster, Journalist and Author, Preeta Vyas has come out with 200 books for children. She is the only writer of Indian origin who has written bilingual books in Indonesian and Hindi languages; Bali ki Lok Kathayen (folk stories of Bali); Bali ke Mandiron ka Mithak (Myths of Bali Temples); and Maori LOk Kathayen (Maori Folk Stories). She is based in New Zealand.)

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