Foreign diplomats extend Holi greetings, celebrate festival of colours

New Delhi [India], March 14 (ANI): Diplomats from around the world joined in celebrating Holi, sharing festive greetings and participating in the joyous occasion. Embassies and consulates took to X (formerly Twitter) to express their admiration for the vibrant festival, emphasising the spirit of unity and cultural exchange.
Philip Green, Australia's High Commissioner to India and Ambassador to Bhutan, shared his wishes - "Wishing all my Indian friends a colourful and happy Holi!"

आप सभी को रंगों के त्योहार #होली की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।
Wishing all my Indian friends a colourful and happy Holi! #Holi2025 #HappyHoli #HoliCelebration pic.twitter.com/5Jfz35XuuP

— Philip Green OAM (@AusHCIndia) March 14, 2025

The German Ambassador to India and Bhutan, Philipp Ackermann, extended warm wishes, posting, "Happy Holi to all of you, from the German Embassy!"

Happy Holi to all of you, from the German Embassy! 🇩🇪❤️🩷🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/21WZSQrrsN

— Dr Philipp Ackermann (@AmbAckermann) March 14, 2025

Similarly, the Israeli Embassy shared its enthusiasm, stating, "We LOVE Holi. Watch our diplomats celebrate Holi." The festival's infectious energy was felt across diplomatic circles, as officials embraced the tradition with excitement.

We LOVE Holi 💕🎨
रंगों से भरा यह त्योहार आपके जीवन में खुशियाँ लेकर आए। 🥰

Watch our diplomats celebrate Holi 🌈

Tell us what's your favorite Holi tradition!👇#HappyHoli #Holi2025 #FestivalOfColors pic.twitter.com/SaGYLgI7lI

— Israel in India (@IsraelinIndia) March 14, 2025

Kobbi Shoshani, Consul General of Israel to Midwest India, Mumbai, highlighted the authenticity of the celebration in his post, saying, "Celebrating Holi in 'Indian'... not Bollywood way. Also Happy Purim."

Celebrating Holi in “Indian”…not Bollywood way. बुरा न मानो... होली है
Also Happy Purin🇮🇳🇮🇱 pic.twitter.com/nIjHxJenYB

— Kobbi Shoshani 🇮🇱 (@KobbiShoshani) March 13, 2025

Meanwhile, Naor Gilon, former Israeli Ambassador to India, fondly recalled past Holi celebrations, writing, "There are many things that we miss about India. Playing Holi is undoubtedly high on our list. Happy Holi to all our Indian friends."

There are many things that we miss about India. Playing Holi is undoubtedly high on our list.
Happy #Holi to all our Indian friends🎨 pic.twitter.com/VOsXXdIWlt

— Naor Gilon🎗️ (@NaorGilon) March 13, 2025

ONO Keiichi, Ambassador of Japan to India and Bhutan, also joined in the festivities, sharing, "Holi Hai! We celebrated the festival of colours at the Embassy of Japan in India, embracing joy, unity, and friendship. Wishing everyone a Happy Holi!"

Holi Hai! 🎨✨
We celebrated the festival of colors at the Embassy of Japan in India, embracing joy, unity, and friendship. Wishing everyone a Happy Holi!#Holi2025 #JapanIndia pic.twitter.com/rwRx1opJ1C

— ONO Keiichi, Ambassador of Japan (@JapanAmbIndia) March 14, 2025

The French Embassy in India further added to the celebrations by engaging its staff, posting, "Happy Holi! We asked colleagues what thrills them the most about this festival, and this is what they had to say!"

Happy #Holi!
आप सभी को होली की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।

We asked colleagues what thrills them the most about this festival, and this is what they had to say! pic.twitter.com/Y3cUBsJrC7

— French Embassy in India 🇫🇷🇪🇺 (@FranceinIndia) March 13, 2025

(ANI)