World Hindi Day
World Hindi Day, also known as Vishwa Hindi Diwas, is celebrated annually on January 10th to promote the Hindi language worldwide. The day marks the anniversary of the first World Hindi Conference, which was held in Nagpur, India, in 1975.
Background
Hindi is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, with over 600 million speakers. It is one of the official language of India and is also spoken in several other countries, including Nepal, Mauritius, Fiji, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago.
The decision to celebrate World Hindi Day was made by the Indian government in 2006 to promote the language globally and to commemorate the anniversary of the first World Hindi Conference.
Significance
World Hindi Day is celebrated to promote the Hindi language and to raise awareness about its importance in the world. The day is celebrated not only in India but also in other countries where Hindi is spoken.
The celebration of World Hindi Day aims to promote the use of Hindi in various fields, including education, science, technology, and media. It also seeks to encourage the study and research of Hindi language and literature.
Celebrations
World Hindi Day is celebrated in various ways, including seminars, conferences, competitions, and cultural events. The Indian government organizes several events to promote the Hindi language, including the World Hindi Conference, which is held every three years. The conference brings together scholars, writers, and experts from around the world to discuss the promotion and development of the Hindi language.
Educational institutions, including schools and universities, also celebrate World Hindi Day by organizing competitions, debates, and cultural events. These events aim to encourage students to learn and use Hindi in their daily lives.
Interesting Facts
- Hindi is the fourth most-spoken first language in the world, after Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, and English.
- Hindi is one of the official languages of the Indian Union, along with English, but it is not the national language of India. India does not have a national language.
- Hindi is written in the Devanagari script, which is a left-to-right abugida script, meaning that each character represents a consonant, with vowel notations attached to it.
- Hindi is a descendant of Sanskrit, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language. It has also been influenced by several other languages, including Persian, Arabic, and Turkic languages.
- Hindi has several dialects, including Braj Bhasha, Awadhi, Bhojpuri, and Khadi Boli, among others.
- The word “Hindi” is derived from the Persian word “Hind,” which means “land of the Indus River.”
Hindi in Media
Hindi has a significant presence in the media, including television, radio, and film. The Indian film industry, also known as Bollywood, is one of the largest in the world and produces several Hindi-language films every year. Hindi television shows and serials are also popular in India and are watched by millions of people every day.
