On 18 July, Amb. Subhash Gupta visited the District Commissionerate of Nickerie and held productive discussions with the District Commissioner and her team.
On 18 July, Amb. Subhash Gupta visited the District Commissionerate of Nickerie and held productive discussions with the District Commissioner and her team. The meeting focused on preparations for the proposed India Day celebrations organised by the Embassy and SVCC in collaboration with partner organizations, coinciding with “Heritage Month August" and scheduled for 22 August as part of the celebration.
India’s rich cultural heritage, featuring spectacular Ramleela performances; classical, folk, and Bollywood dance; live music; an exhibition of art, Indian textiles/handlooms and traditional medicine; yoga sessions; and other activities would be showcased during the celebration.
Later in the day, the Ambassador was interviewed by Rasonic TV. During the broadcast, he highlighted the significance of bringing the India Day celebrations to Nickerie. He also shared about the possibility of organising Girmitiya Games in India in 2027 aimed at bringing together members of the Indian diaspora from Girmitiya countries to celebrate their shared cultural heritage connections.