Baku [Azerbaijan], April 27 (ANI): Ambassador-designate of India to Azerbaijan, Abhay Kumar, took part in a multicultural event organised by the Baku Malayalee Association (BMA) in Baku that brought together celebrations of Vishu, Easter and Eid al-Fitr, underscoring unity and cultural harmony.
In a post on X, Kumar wrote, “Joyous to join Baku Malayalee Association at a special event—Kaniyum Kaineettavum—in jointly celebrating #Vishu, #Easter, and #Eid al-Fitr, in #Baku, #Azerbaijan today.” The Indian Embassy in Azerbaijan also confirmed its support for the initiative on X, noting the Embassy backed the BMA in organising the event.
The Ambassador congratulated the BMA on its Silver Jubilee and praised the joint celebration of the three festivals as a symbol of unity. The programme featured live cultural performances and concluded with a traditional Keralam feast, showcasing India’s cultural diversity through music, dance and cuisine.
Earlier on April 19, the Embassy hosted a grand Indian Food Festival at its premises in Baku, presenting diverse regional cuisines alongside cultural performances and diplomatic engagements. The day-long festival drew ambassadors, members of the diplomatic corps, senior Azerbaijani officials, members of Azerbaijan’s Parliament, business leaders, media, the Indian community in Azerbaijan, local citizens and the international diaspora.
The festival ended with a vote of thanks and felicitations for participating Indian chefs and hotels, which were credited with delivering authentic Indian flavours. The event was widely praised by attendees, many of whom described it as a memorable “taste of India in Baku.” (ANI)
