Uttar Pradesh Diwas and Hindi Divas Celebrated in ReykjavÃk
The Embassy of India, ReykjavÃk, organised Uttar Pradesh Diwas and Hindi Divas, celebrating the rich cultural heritage, linguistic traditions, tourism, and trade and investment potential of Uttar Pradesh.
2. Hon’ble Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Uttar Pradesh, Shri Satish Mahana, and Hon’ble Chairman of the Legislative Council, Uttar Pradesh, Shri Kunwar Manvendra Singh, graced the celebrations. Ambassador Shri R. Ravindra highlighted the trade and investment opportunities in Uttar Pradesh and spoke about the importance of promoting Hindi and India’s rich cultural heritage.
3. The Uttar Pradesh Diwas programme featured Kirtan by members of ISKCON, vibrant cultural performances by the Indian community, and a showcase of One District One Product (ODOP) products from various districts of Uttar Pradesh. Videos highlighting the State’s tourism, trade and investment potential were also screened. Icelandic photographer and writer Mr Einar Falur Ingólfsson shared insights from his extensive travels across Varanasi and other parts of Uttar Pradesh.
4. Hindi Divas, organised by the Embassy of India on 19 September 2026, further highlighted the richness and enduring legacy of the Hindi language. The winners of the Essay and Poetry Writing competitions were felicitated by Hon’ble Speaker Shri Satish Mahana and Hon’ble Chairman Shri Kunwar Manvendra Singh. Dr. Bir Pal Yadav, ICCR Chair of Indian Culture and Hindi Language at the University of Iceland, introduced the winners and spoke about the rich history and cultural significance of Hindi.
5. Together, the celebrations provided a vibrant platform to showcase the rich heritage, language, culture, tourism and economic opportunities of Uttar Pradesh, while strengthening cultural and people-to-people ties between India and Iceland.
