NEW DELHI: Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated not only throughout India, but all over the world with the same pomp and grandeur.
Following in the footsteps of the festival’s tradition and culture, foreign embassies in the national capital received compatriots on Saturday for the Diwali holiday.
Although there were no big celebrations or any kind of event organized this Diwali at foreign embassies in Delhi due to the coronavirus pandemic, foreign delegates and ambassadors from countries like the United States, Russia, Peru, Australia, etc. they celebrated a quiet Diwali, wishing all the Indian people a very “Happy Diwali”.
The Peruvian embassy in the national capital told IANS: “We stayed in our homes and avoided large social gatherings. We celebrated Diwali by sharing gifts with various people at the embassy on Thursday, following all social distancing rules. The celebrations dimmed. A. little this year for obvious reasons. But despite that, Diwali has always been a propitious occasion for all of us. ”
The embassy further said: “We are aware that Diwali is the most anticipated festival by Indians throughout the year, so we share their happiness and wish all compatriots a very ‘Happy Diwali’.”
Germany’s current ambassador to India, Walter J. Lindner, also wished the people of the country a happy and prosperous Diwali, saying, “This year, Covid-19 has changed the way we celebrate Diwali. There are no parties. no kind, or meet people this Diwali. But the festival of lights sends a message to people to illuminate the brightness of their lives spreading happiness, peace and prosperity. Happy Diwali to all. ”
This time there were no celebrations at the US Embassy. Last year, the embassy had shared a video on its official Twitter account that showed several American women dancing to a song celebrating Diwali and broadcasting Diwali greetings to all Indians.
Due to the ongoing pandemic this year, the United States Embassy used Twitter to greet the people of India.
The current Australian High Commissioner in India, Barry O’Farrell, also wished everyone a “Happy Diwali” and shared a video spreading a message about the festival.
The message read: “In Australia, out of every 35th citizen in the country, there is always one Indian citizen. The relationship between the Indian and Australian communities is so strong and vibrant that Diwali is celebrated there too. Happy Diwali to all Indians.” This year we are living in challenging Covid-19 times, so celebrate the festival with full enthusiasm and caution with your friends and family.
Nor were there any celebrations at the Russian Embassy.
Following in the footsteps of the festival’s tradition and culture, foreign embassies in the national capital received compatriots on Saturday for the Diwali holiday.
Although there were no big celebrations or any kind of event organized this Diwali at foreign embassies in Delhi due to the coronavirus pandemic, foreign delegates and ambassadors from countries like the United States, Russia, Peru, Australia, etc. they celebrated a quiet Diwali, wishing all the Indian people a very “Happy Diwali”.
The Peruvian embassy in the national capital told IANS: “We stayed in our homes and avoided large social gatherings. We celebrated Diwali by sharing gifts with various people at the embassy on Thursday, following all social distancing rules. The celebrations dimmed. A. little this year for obvious reasons. But despite that, Diwali has always been a propitious occasion for all of us. ”
The embassy further said: “We are aware that Diwali is the most anticipated festival by Indians throughout the year, so we share their happiness and wish all compatriots a very ‘Happy Diwali’.”
Germany’s current ambassador to India, Walter J. Lindner, also wished the people of the country a happy and prosperous Diwali, saying, “This year, Covid-19 has changed the way we celebrate Diwali. There are no parties. no kind, or meet people this Diwali. But the festival of lights sends a message to people to illuminate the brightness of their lives spreading happiness, peace and prosperity. Happy Diwali to all. ”
This time there were no celebrations at the US Embassy. Last year, the embassy had shared a video on its official Twitter account that showed several American women dancing to a song celebrating Diwali and broadcasting Diwali greetings to all Indians.
Due to the ongoing pandemic this year, the United States Embassy used Twitter to greet the people of India.
The current Australian High Commissioner in India, Barry O’Farrell, also wished everyone a “Happy Diwali” and shared a video spreading a message about the festival.
The message read: “In Australia, out of every 35th citizen in the country, there is always one Indian citizen. The relationship between the Indian and Australian communities is so strong and vibrant that Diwali is celebrated there too. Happy Diwali to all Indians.” This year we are living in challenging Covid-19 times, so celebrate the festival with full enthusiasm and caution with your friends and family.
Nor were there any celebrations at the Russian Embassy.
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