Indian Missions abroad celebrate Guru Nanak Jayanti

NEW DELHI: Following the decision by the Union Cabinet to celebrate the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak throughout the country and across the globe, the ministry of external affairs (MEA) is commemorating the anniversary in a grand and befitting manner, said the government in a statement.
To mark the celebrations of the anniversary, Missions and Posts abroad have organised a large number of activities such as Baisakhi celebrations, photo exhibitions, international conferences, seminars and talks, quiz and essay competitions, screening of documentary films on life of Guru Nanak Dev.
“Special events like planting of plant saplings, rendition of Kirtan/Ardas based on ‘Gurbani’, blood donation and medical camps, demonstrations of Sikh Martial Arts/ Hola Mohalla, setting up Chair in the name of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji were also organised. Unesco is partnering in translations of Nanak’s teachings in many international languages for wider dissemination and outreach,” said the government in a statement. As part of the celebrations, Missions will be unveiling the special commemorative stamps issued by department of posts and also presenting the same to foreign dignitaries.
In addition to this, Missions in countries with a large Sikh diaspora like USA, UK, Australia, Canada etc will be projecting a LED video on prominent locations in these countries.
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References

1. ^{^} Guru Nanak (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
2. ^{^} Hola Mohalla (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
3. ^{^} Sikh diaspora (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
4. ^{^} Australia (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
5. ^{^} Canada (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)

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