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HindiUSA and Maan Hindi

Pariwar unite for Transcontinental

Kids Poetry Contest

It is an initiative for fostering Cultural Exchange through language and art

OUR BUREAU
Pemberton, NJ
indiUSA, in collaboration
with Maan Hindi Pariwar
H(ek¡ fgUnh ifjokj) proudly
orchestrated a riveting Kids Poetry
Contest that transcended geographi-
cal boundaries and united young tal-
ents from India and the United States.
Held on Saturday, April 6, 2024, the
event witnessed a harmonious fusion
of poetic brilliance from 30 contes-
tants, comprising 15 students aged
between 9 and 14 from each country.
The air resonated with the mel-
lifluous verses of renowned poets
such as Harvanshrai Bachhan, Ram-
dhari Singh Dinkar, Nirala, Kamlesh
Sharma ji, Kavita Tiwari, and many
more, as the contestants from both
nations captivated audiences with
their recitations. Despite the physical
distance, the event transcended bor-
ders through live streaming on You-
Tube and Zoom, reaching thousands
of viewers worldwide.

Fifteen talented participants
from the USA, representing

states such as NJ, CT, MD, MA,
and Canada, showcased their
poetic prowess alongside their
counterparts from esteemed

schools across India, spanning
Telangana, Delhi, J&K, Kerala,
Rajasthan, Haryana, UP, Mum-
bai, and more. MH and Third Place - Manika Shuk- Sharma from the Home Department, ing such events with diverse themes
la (APJ School, Greater Noida, UP. the event received blessings and in the future, nurturing cross-cultural
The contest, adjudicated by five Numerous participants received well-wishes for its future endeavors. exchange and harmony.
esteemed judges - three from India consolation prizes, celebrating their The initiative aimed to foster a A heartfelt vote of thanks was
and two from the USA, culminated remarkable contributions to the deeper appreciation for Hindi lan- extended by Shri Devendra Singh
in the recognition of three excep- event’s success. guage and cultural values among and Rachita Singh, founders of Hin-
tional winners: First Place - Avni Graced by the presence of es- children from both nations, fostering diUSA, along with Dr. Pankaj Sahil,
Rana from Shriram Shiksha Mandir teemed officials from the Govern- mutual understanding and camara- founder of Maan Hindi Pariwar, a
School, Delhi; Second Place - Dhriti ment of India, including Umesh Joshi, derie. HindiUSA and Maan Hindi New Delhi-based organization dedi-
NSM School, Ville Parle, Mumbai, Dr. Ranjit Singh, and Shri Raghubir Pariwar pledge to continue organiz- cated to promoting Hindi.

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