On Saturday, 11 January, the Consulate General of India in Brisbane celebrated Vishwa Hindi Diwas 2025 (World Hindi Day) with grandeur, bringing together distinguished guests, members of the Indian community, and Hindi enthusiasts.
Despite heavy rain, the event saw an enthusiastic turnout, reflecting the community’s deep affection for the Hindi language and Indian cultural heritage.



Neetu Bhagotia, Consul General of India in Brisbane, inaugurated the event with a heartfelt speech in Hindi, sharing a message from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. She emphasised the importance of preserving and promoting Hindi while respecting all Indian languages as invaluable treasures.

The programme, coordinated by Kala Bharati Australia, was a cultural extravaganza filled with music, dance, and poetry. The evening began with a mesmerising rendition of the Indian National Anthem by Binny Jaradi, setting the tone for the celebrations.


The evening was filled with captivating performances and cultural vibrancy. Aarti Pawan Bajaj, a gifted dancer and artist, delivered an emotional performance that mesmerised the audience. Young performers Rashi Karan Saxena and Arna Saxena delighted attendees with their theatrical act, with Arna’s recitation of couplets underscoring the importance of preserving our linguistic heritage. Vidhi Patel’s brilliant Kathak performance on Madhu Khanna’s poem “I am Hindi – Mein Hindi Hoon” added a mesmerising touch.


The soulful flute melody by Poonita Agarwal and a sweet devotional song by Kiara Kaushik were crowd favourites, while Malabika Sarma and Abhilasha Sarmah brought Assam’s vibrant culture to life with a traditional Bihu dance in colourful Assamese attire.

Young poet Samanyu Jaiswal impressed everyone with his poignant poem on the value of time. The evening also featured notable poetry recitations, including Anita Bhaskar’s rendition of Dr Arita Singh’s “Suno Draupadi Shastra Utha Lo,” a spirited martial verse recital by Joyce and Davina, and an emotional poem on Hindi by Vibhavri Das Singh.

Adding to the literary significance of the event, Consul General Neetu Bhagotia inaugurated the book “KALKI” written by Abhiraj Sarmah, further enriching the celebration.

The programme also spotlighted Australia-born Josh, a Hindi enthusiast, who delivered a heartfelt message in Hindi, showcasing the language’s global appeal.

Kala Bharati Australia President Seema Chauhan hosted an engaging Hindi quiz, eliciting laughter and applause from the audience. The event was masterfully conducted by anchors Anu Mehrotra and Madhu Khanna, whose vibrant hosting added charm to the evening.

The success of the event was attributed to the teamwork of Prerna Pahwa, Namrata Vyas, Binny Jaradi, Sweta Misra, Madhu Khanna, Malabika Sarma, and Seema Chauhan, whose dedication made the celebration possible.


Neetu Bhagotia awarded certificates of appreciation to all participants and presented special tokens to distinguished guests. The event concluded with a light refreshment session, leaving attendees with a sense of pride and nostalgia for their linguistic and cultural heritage.

Vishwa Hindi Diwas, celebrated annually on 10 January, commemorates the first time Hindi was spoken at the United Nations General Assembly in 1949 and aims to promote Hindi’s global significance. This year’s celebration in Brisbane was a testament to the thriving Hindi-speaking community in Australia and their efforts to keep the language alive for generations to come.
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