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Friday, August 22, 2025
Volume 16 . Issue 73
A new Hindi school is set to be launched in Rotorua on October 2, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
Hindi is the most-spoken language in India, spoken by 425 million people as the first language and a further 120 million people as their second language.
Hindi Diwas (Hindi Day) is celebrated on September 14 every year with an aim to raise awareness about the language. At the recent Hindi Diwas celebrations, which coincided with Maori Language Week, the Hindu Council of New Zealand discussed starting Hindi classes in Rotorua for the benefit of Indian children and others who are interested in learning the language.
Learning a language is a great way to get introduced to a new culture, tradition and country. It is a means to enable better social cohesion. For students of Indian origin, it will also provide a means to stay connected with their language.
In 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India had recognised and adopted Hindi in Devanagari script as the official language of the country.
At first, spoken Hindi classes will be conducted for the Rotorua public by volunteer teachers and over time, written script and proper syllabus will be introduced as a formal Hindi School.
“We have spoken to Indian High Commission and Wellington Hindi School organisers regarding Rotorua Hindi School. They are very happy to support with teaching materials and share their experience,” said Prof Guna Magesan, General Secretary of Hindu Council of New Zealand.
The Rotorua Hindi School will run weekly, initially on Saturdays, operating from Playtopia
Educare at 2 Ti Street in Rotorua.
The school is looking for Hindi teachers who are passionate in teaching Hindi to young children. Interested persons are invited to send CVs to rotoruahindischool@gmail.com with a copy to hindu.nz@gmail.com
A new Hindi school is set to be launched in Rotorua on October 2, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
Hindi is the most-spoken language in India, spoken by 425 million people as the first language and a further 120 million people as their second language.
Hindi...
A new Hindi school is set to be launched in Rotorua on October 2, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
Hindi is the most-spoken language in India, spoken by 425 million people as the first language and a further 120 million people as their second language.
Hindi Diwas (Hindi Day) is celebrated on September 14 every year with an aim to raise awareness about the language. At the recent Hindi Diwas celebrations, which coincided with Maori Language Week, the Hindu Council of New Zealand discussed starting Hindi classes in Rotorua for the benefit of Indian children and others who are interested in learning the language.
Learning a language is a great way to get introduced to a new culture, tradition and country. It is a means to enable better social cohesion. For students of Indian origin, it will also provide a means to stay connected with their language.
In 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India had recognised and adopted Hindi in Devanagari script as the official language of the country.
At first, spoken Hindi classes will be conducted for the Rotorua public by volunteer teachers and over time, written script and proper syllabus will be introduced as a formal Hindi School.
“We have spoken to Indian High Commission and Wellington Hindi School organisers regarding Rotorua Hindi School. They are very happy to support with teaching materials and share their experience,” said Prof Guna Magesan, General Secretary of Hindu Council of New Zealand.
The Rotorua Hindi School will run weekly, initially on Saturdays, operating from Playtopia
Educare at 2 Ti Street in Rotorua.
The school is looking for Hindi teachers who are passionate in teaching Hindi to young children. Interested persons are invited to send CVs to rotoruahindischool@gmail.com with a copy to hindu.nz@gmail.com
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