Hundreds of Namibians and members of the Indian diaspora came together in a vibrant demonstration of enduring cultural and historic ties to mark India’s 80th Independence Day at the High Commission of India in Windhoek on 15 August.
The High Commission noted that, as part of the celebrations, it hosted a special Independence Day Edition of the global ‘Bharat Ko Janiye’ (Know India) Quiz from 3 to 14 August.
The competitive quiz, which saw unprecedented, enthusiastic engagement from local youth and friends of India, was designed to promote international understanding.
Top honours and grand prizes were awarded by High Commissioner of India to Namibia, Rahul Shrivastava to five local winners, namely Joelle Nuulimba, Quaresma Rooi, Janine Munsu, Elzette Swartz and Deangelo Hansen.
Highlighting the success of the celebration, Shrivastava noted that the intense interest from Namibians, particularly the youth, highlights a beautiful reality. “Our freedom struggles may have taken place on different continents, but our shared values of dignity, unity and national pride continue to bind the hearts of our people together today,” he stated.
