The Consulate General of India has announced that the World Hindi Day will be observed in Durban for the first time on February 29 at the Gujarati Hindu Sanskruti Kendra, No. 5, Sydenham Road at 18h30

The historic event is organized in association with the Department of Education - KZN, the Hindi Shiksha Sangh (SA) and the Gujarati Hindu Sanskruti Kendra. Educationists and academics from the Department of Education - KZN and the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Hindi tutors of the Department of Education and Hindi Shiksha Sangh and their students are expected to attend the event. Students of these organizations will also present a variety of cultural programmes.

Certificates will also be presented to meritorious students at Matric level by the representative of the Department of Education.

Admission to the event is free and by invitation to Hindi scholars and to all those who are interested in Hindi literature & language. More information from Mrs. Reena Bhoora of the Hindi Shiksha Sangh on 031 401 9788.