Indian community gather to celebrate their Independence Day

Braving the hot weather more than a thousand Indians gathered at the Embassy premises to celebrate the 78th Independence Day of India.

The official celebrations began at 8 am with the unfurling of the Indian flag which was preceded by garlanding the statue of the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi.

After hoisting the flag and singing of the national anthem, Ambassador H E Adarsh Swaika in his address to the gathering wished all Indians a happy independence day. He also thanked the Kuwaiti leadership for their continued support in further strengthening Indo-Kuwait relations.

Ambassador Swaika noted that the Indian Embassy prioritized the welfare and well-being of the large Indian community in Kuwait, serving as a ‘Home Away from Home.’ He extended his appreciation to Indian community associations, professional bodies, cultural groups, and media representatives for their efforts in supporting the community and strengthening India-Kuwait relations.