 "A glimpse of Holi in India. AP (Representational Image)")
Hindus across the world are celebrating the festival of colours, Holi. Accompanied by dance and music, the joyous occasion sees people playing with vibrant colours and enjoying mouthwatering delicacies.
The embassies of different countries in India and their Indian counterparts also participated in the festival of colours. From Japan to the United States, ambassadors in India welcomed Holi with much fervour and vitality.
Here’s how embassies rang in the festival of colours.
US Embassy in India
The US Embassy in India shared a video on X showing women, men and children embracing the spirit of the festival by playing with coloured powders (gulal). Extending Holi greetings, the post also hailed India and the US’ friendship.
“From vibrant colors to infectious laughter echoing through the grounds, the Holi celebration at our Embassy was quite some fun! But the fun doesn’t stop here! Let’s keep the Holi spirit alive all year round. Here’s to greater friendship, and more unforgettable moments together in #USIndiaDosti!”
In a video message, US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, wished everyone a “very happy Holi”. He added an American twist to gujias, a must-have deep-fried sweet pastry on Holis.
“I want to wish everybody a very happy Holi. We have this amazing gujiyas, which has a little bit of an American twist with some pistachios in here, beautiful rose water. There’s no better way than to celebrate Holi across the Indo-Pacific together,” he said in the video.
He also mentioned this was his first Holi in India. “I’ve had vibrant Holi celebrations back in Los Angeles, but nothing beats being here in India for the festival of colors,” he wrote on X.
The Indian Embassy in the US shared pictures and footage of the vibrant celebrations at DuPont Circle in Washington DC.
Japanese embassy
Japan’s Ambassador to India, Hiroshi Suzuki, shared several posts on X commemorating Holi. In one of the videos, he and his wife, Eiko Suzuki, can be seen throwing coloured powders at each other.
Suzuki, who loves exploring India and its culture, can also seen in another video gorging on gujias and saying in Hindi “bahut accha hai (it’s very good)”.
The Japanese embassy also posted a video and pictures on X of Holi celebrations.
Holi festivities at other embassies in India
Russia and Israel’s envoys to India extended Holi greetings in Hindi on X.
Ambassador of Israel to India, Naor Gilon, said he finds it “difficult to join in the joyous celebration of Holi, knowing that Israeli children, women and men are still held captive in the dark tunnels of Gaza.”
“But, a very happy Holi to our Indian family! Let us celebrate this day with prayers for the victory of good over evil,” he wrote on X in Hindi.
Dr Philipp Ackermann, German Ambassador to India, wished a “very happy Holi”, noting that is a long weekend. “Enjoy the festival of spring & this most colorful celebration of culture & life with your loved ones!”
Philip Green, the High Commissioner of Australia to India, shared a glimpse of the Holi festivities at the Australian High Commission in New Delhi.
The New Zealand High Commission also posted pictures of Holi celebrations.
French, Italian and Chinese embassies to India took to X to extend wishes on the festival of colours.