{"id":6966,"date":"2025-10-08T09:59:35","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T09:59:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=6966"},"modified":"2025-10-08T09:59:35","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T09:59:35","slug":"cm-sukhu-sends-warm-greetings-to-indian-diaspora-at-kullu-dussehra-celebration-in-canada-invites-investment-in-himachal-pradesh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=6966","title":{"rendered":"CM Sukhu Sends Warm Greetings to Indian Diaspora at Kullu Dussehra Celebration in Canada; Invites Investment in Himachal Pradesh."},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><h1><strong>CM Sukhu Sends Warm Greetings to Indian Diaspora at Kullu Dussehra Celebration in Canada; Invites Investment in Himachal Pradesh.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ottawa, Canada:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In a heartfelt gesture that bridged continents, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu extended warm greetings to the Indian diaspora in Canada during a grand celebration of Kullu Dussehra held at the iconic Parliament Hill in Ottawa.<\/p>\n<p>The special event, hosted by Member of Parliament Marie-France Lalonde and organized by the Himachali Pravasi Global Association (HPGA), brought together over 35 regional community organizations to celebrate Himachali culture, heritage, and unity on foreign soil.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-6967\" src=\"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG-20251008-WA0011-1024x710.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG-20251008-WA0011-1024x710.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG-20251008-WA0011-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG-20251008-WA0011-768x533.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG-20251008-WA0011-1536x1066.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG-20251008-WA0011.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Chief Minister Sukhu addressed the gathering through a special video message, expressing pride in the Himachali community living abroad and acknowledging their vital role as cultural ambassadors of the state.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cOn this occasion, the vibrant colors of Himachal\u2019s rich culture will be on full display, offering a sense of home even while living abroad. All Himachalis residing overseas are the true brand ambassadors of our state,\u201d the CM stated.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI warmly invite everyone in Canada to visit Himachal Pradesh and explore opportunities for investment here,\u201d he added, encouraging members of the diaspora to engage with the state\u2019s evolving economic and tourism sectors.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The celebration featured a vivid showcase of Himachal Pradesh\u2019s cultural heritage. Highlights included a traditional performance of <strong>\u2018Naati\u2019<\/strong>, the state&#8217;s world-renowned folk dance, a <strong>Ram Leela<\/strong> enactment, and the serving of <strong>authentic Himachali Dham<\/strong>, a festive cuisine known for its rich flavors and traditional significance.<\/p>\n<p>Senior Indian diplomats including the <strong>Deputy High Commissioner of India to Canada<\/strong>, prominent community leaders, and dignitaries attended the celebration, further underlining the growing cultural ties between India and Canada.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on behalf of HPGA, co-founders <strong>Bhagya Chander, Arun Chauhan<\/strong>, and <strong>Vivek Nazzar<\/strong> expressed deep appreciation for the Chief Minister\u2019s message.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cWe are grateful to CM Sukhu for his continued encouragement and for recognizing the efforts of the global Himachali community in preserving and promoting our rich heritage abroad,\u201d said the co-founders in a joint statement.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The event marked a significant cultural milestone for the Himachali diaspora, reinforcing community bonds while promoting Himachal Pradesh as a welcoming destination for tourism, culture, and global investment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CM Sukhu Sends Warm Greetings to Indian Diaspora at Kullu Dussehra Celebration in Canada; 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