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India Gazette
6 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Indian envoy to China pays tribute to Indian soldiers who defended Hong Kong in World War I
New Delhi [India], May 28 (ANI): Indian Ambassador to China, Pradeep Kumar Rawat on Wednesday laid a wreath at the Indian Soldiers' War Memorial in Hong Kong, paying tribute to the Indian soldiers who defended the territory during World War I (1914-1919). The ceremony was held to honor the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers who served in the British Indian Army. The Indian Soldiers' War Memorial, built in 1928, stands as a lasting symbol of their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment. Erected by public subscription, the memorial honours the memory of Indian soldiers who served in Hong Kong during WWI, many of whom made the ultimate sacrifice. Over the years, it has been a place of solemn remembrance and has welcomed distinguished Indian dignitaries, including Vice President Dr S Radhakrishnan (1957) and President Dr Shankar Dayal Sharma (1991), reaffirming the deep historical ties and shared respect between India and Hong Kong. This year's ceremony also marked the successful completion of enhancement works at the memorial, ensuring the site is preserved with the dignity it deserves. In a post on social media X, the Consulate General of India in Hong Kong wrote 'Ambassador of India to the People's Republic of China H.E. Mr. Pradeep Kumar Rawat laid a wreath at the renovated Indian Soldiers' War Memorial in Hong Kong, joined by Consul General @SatwantKhanalia & members of the Indian Diaspora at a solemn commemoration event organized on 25 May, 2025. A tribute funded by @DefenceMinIndia & executed by the Consulate General of India in Hong Kong with the Hindu Association Hong Kong - honouring Indian soldiers & inspiring future generations.' Meanwhile, earlier today Consul General Satwant Khanalia met local Indian artist Biren Kapadia. Kapadia presented an evocative acrylic canvas to Khanalia which would find a place of honour Consulate Visitors Reception area. 'Consul General @SatwantKhanalia was happy to meet talented local Indian artist Mr. Biren Kapadia who presented an evocative watercolour/acrylic on canvas titled 'Into the Wild' which will shortly find a place of honour in the Consulate Visitors' Reception area. Mr. Kapadia likes to paint giant, gentle creatures such as whales & elephants & said that the process of painting gives him a sense of peace, with constructive feedback from his wife & grandson. Let's all find our own unique way of connecting with nature & path to inner peace,' the post on the official account of Consulate General of India in Hong Kong read. (ANI)
South China Morning Post
07-03-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Incredible India Festival brings colour, culture and cuisine to Hong Kong's nightlife district
The vibrant colours and flavours of the subcontinent meet the equally riotous Lan Kwai Fong in Hong Kong's first Incredible India Festival. Organised by the Lan Kwai Fong Association in collaboration with the Indian consulate, the event promises a kaleidoscope of music, dance, art and cuisine over the weekend of March 15 and 16. Advertisement The festival will begin with a lively baraat, a traditional Indian wedding procession. Weaving through the streets of Lan Kwai Fong , the parade of dancers and musicians will wend its way past food stalls offering dishes that span the diverse cuisines of the vast country, such as spicy curries, pani puri and biryani from the Michelin-recommended Bombay Dreams, and podi idli, a protein-rich south Indian breakfast dish, from Sangeetha Vegetarian Restaurant. Spiced chai will also be available. Overseeing the festivities on D'Aguilar Street is a seven-metre-tall mural by Kerala-based artist Adarsh Appukkuttan, which blends traditional Keralan motifs with iconic Hong Kong skyscrapers. Food stalls will be offering dishes that span the diverse cuisines of India at the festival in Lan Kwai Fong, Hong Kong. Photo: courtesy India Festival Over at the Lan Kwai Fong Amphitheatre on Wo On Lane, a host of high-energy cultural performances will take place, including classical Indian music recitals and dance performances. Kathak and Kuchipudi dancers, hailing from two of the eight major Indian dance traditions , are set to mesmerise audiences with their intricate footwork and expressive storytelling. For those eager to join in, Bollywood dance and garba workshops will be held on the evenings of March 15 and 16, respectively. Elsewhere, guests can adorn their hands with traditional henna designs, enjoy screenings of Indian blockbusters, such as Hindi biographical sports drama Dangal (2016) and the Telugu-language historical epic RRR (2022), and explore the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda remedies. Yoga workshops are being held at the India Festival in Hong Kong. Photo: courtesy India Festival If dressing up is your thing, make your way to the booth of spiritual community ISKCON Hong Kong to don traditional Indian attire and snap photos in front of a beautifully decorated Indian chariot. Advertisement 'The canvas of Indian culture is so rich and diverse that it was felt that there should be an attempt to bring it all together over a packed, exciting weekend,' says Satwant Khanalia, consul general of India. 'We hope this will bring Indian art and culture to an accessible space for all Hongkongers, and foster an appreciation and better understanding of India's rich cultural heritage that goes back millennia.'
