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World conference on Hindi language
Aston University is to host an historic the three-day symposium that will focus on the cultural and political aspects, home and abroad of Hindi, India’s most common language.
The conference to be held from the 24-26th June has been organised by Gitanjali Multilingual Literary Circle (GMLC) in association with Aston University along with other UK and European organisations.
This event will focus on the status and position of Hindi in the world. Within the overall theme, it will consider the contributions of non-resident Indians (NRIs) the media, educational institutions and cultural organisations to the Hindi language.
Professor Julia King, Vice-Chancellor of Aston University, who will welcome delegates to this prestigious event said:
“It is our great privilege to host this conference at Aston University, which lies in the heart of multicultural Birmingham. In addition, this conference will add further value to Crossing Boundaries, our chosen theme for this year which we have dedicated to celebrating all strands of diversity within Aston’s staff and student community.”
Professor Budhwar, whose ancestral roots lie in India and for whom Hindi is his mother-tongue, said:
“We are absolutely delighted, proud too, to be supporting this remarkable event which aims to bring together individuals of all ages, from all walks of life, irrespective of faith, culture or religious following, or any other differences, who have a connection with Hindi.”
There are more than half a million people from an Asian background living within a one-hour drive of Birmingham Airport, of whom 350,000 are of Indian origin.
Dr Krishna Kumar, founder and chairman of GMLC in Birmingham, said:
“Birmingham is home to so many people of Indian origin and what better place to hold this event than Aston University which attracts a large number of Hindi-speaking students from all over the world.”
This conference is free to attend. However, anyone who wishes to receive a full conference pack, with additional conference resources, will be required to pay £30.
To sign up, or for more information, contact Dr Krishna Kumar on 07557 505 170 or email profdrkrishna@googlemail.com