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The Embassy of India in Ouagadougou is pleased to invite the members of the Indian community in Burkina Faso to the Hindi Day Celebration to be held at the Embassy premises on Saturday, 14 September 2024 at 10:00 hrs.

2. The following activities will be organized on the occasion of Hindi Day 2024 in two age categories (10 – 18 Years & 18 years and above):-

(A) Essay Writing Competition: "Suggestions for increasing interest in Hindi among the young generation". The essay should be handwritten in Hindi Devnagari script (about 300 words).

(B) Poetry Writing Competition- You can send original handwritten poems in Devnagari script on any subject of your choice. The poem should be between one and two minutes in length.

(C) Screening of a Hindi Film

(D) Hindi Poem Recitation & Hindi Debate Competition

3. For those who do not live in Ouagadougou and are unable to attend in person, you can also submit a video of your poetry recitation to eoimarketingassistant@gmail.com .

4. Please send your essay and/or poem and video to eoimarketingassistant@gmail.com by 12 September 2024. Winners will be honoured on 14 September 2024."

Please feel free to contact us via return email in case of any ambiguity. It is reiterated that the text would be displayed before the enclosed image.


Explore the Vibrant Arts of India: Online Classes

We are delighted to announce an exceptional cultural opportunity! 

The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) in collaboration with Routes2Roots (R2R) present:

Organization of Online classes for Henna Design, Puppet Making, Rangoli and Madhubani Painting.

Class Schedule: September 26 - October 22, 2024 

Registration Deadline: September 13, 2024

How to Register:

To register for classes in any of the discipline, interested candidates may share below information cons.ouag@mea.gov.in latest by 13th September 2024:

S. No

Name of the Student

Gender

Date of Birth

Contact Mobile number

Email ID

Discipline (Henna (Mehndi) Design/Puppet Making/ Rangoli/Madhubani Painting)

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from experienced artists and connect with the rich cultural heritage of India!

Register now and get ready to unleash your creativity!