Last Update: January 10, 2023, 06:05 IST
World Hindi Day: World Hindi Day or World Hindi Day was first celebrated in 2006. (Image: Freepik)
World Hindi Day 2023: While World Hindi Day is celebrated globally, National Hindi Day or Hindi Diwas is celebrated in India to popularize the use of the language.
World Hindi Day 2023: Vishwa Hindi Diwas or World Hindi Day is celebrated on 10 January. The day was celebrated for the first time in 2006. However, the World Hindi Conference was held in 1975. It is celebrated to promote the use of Hindi language across the world and to raise awareness. about this. This day should not be confused with National Hindi Day, which is celebrated annually on 14 September.
While World Hindi Day is celebrated globally, National Hindi Day or Hindi Diwas is celebrated in India to popularize the use of the language. Here’s all you need to know about World Hindi Day:
World Hindi Day: Theme
The main theme of the 2023 World Hindi Day convention is “Hindi: From Traditional Knowledge to Artificial Intelligence”. The convention will take place at the Denarau Island Convention Centre, Nadi, Fiji. According to the official website of the World Hindi Conference, “Several exhibitions related to the development of Hindi language will be organized at the venue of the conference. It is also proposed to organize a cultural program and Kavi Sammelan by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, New Delhi during the conference.
World Hindi Day: History
The Union of India adopted Hindi as its official language in 1950. According to Article 343, the Constitution of India states that the official language of India shall be Hindi in the Devanagari script. Rashtrabhasha Prachar Samiti, Wardha had conceptualized the first World Hindi Conference in 1973. It was organized on January 10, 1975 in Nagpur. Its aim was to promote the language on a global scale. The conference saw participation from 30 countries with 122 delegates.
World Hindi Day was celebrated for the first time on 10 January 2006. It was adopted by former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. On this day, various events are organized across the world to promote the language and celebrate its rich heritage. These are often organized by educational institutions in the form of writing competitions, debates and cultural events.
Educational classes are also held to raise awareness about the language. The Ministry of External Affairs is going to organize the 12th World Hindi Conference in Fiji from 15 to 17 February in collaboration with the Government of Fiji.
World Hindi Day: Significance
World Hindi Day or World Hindi Day is celebrated to mark the importance of Hindi as a language. It is considered one of the official national languages in India, especially in the northern part of the country. The day is also celebrated to represent the Hindi speaking community at the global level.
World Hindi Day: Inspirational Quotes
- If you speak to a person in a language he understands, it goes into his mind. If you speak to her in her language, it goes to her heart. , Nelson Mandela
- Language is the garment of thought. , Samuel Johnson
- Our language is a reflection of ourselves. A language is an accurate reflection of the character and development of its speakers. , Cesar Chavez
- A nation is dumb without a national language. , Mahatma Gandhi
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