The Embassy of India in Israel, in collaboration with the Jaffa Port and Municipality of Tel Aviv-Yafo, organized an event "India at Jaffa Port" on March 16, 2025, celebrating Indian festival of Holi and Israeli festival of Purim. The event showcased the rich cultural heritage of India at Jaffa Port, attracting more than 3000 attendees.
“India at Jaffa Port- celebrating Purim-Holi”
Celebrating the Indian festival of Holi and the Jewish festival of Purim, the Embassy of India, in collaboration with the Tel Aviv-Yafo, organized the "India at Jaffa Port" event on March 16, 2025.
The event showcased the rich cultural heritage of India at the Jaffa Port, featuring a classical dance ensemble, Bollywood dance workshops, and many other features of India's vibrant traditions.
The event saw a footfall of more than 3000 attendees from many places of Israel.
Deputy Ambassador Mr Rajiv Bodwade said :
"I'm Happy to tell you that the Embassy of India in Collaboration with the Municipality of Tel Aviv Yafo is celebrating the Indian Festival of Holi and the Jewish festival of Purim today, here in Jaffa Port. Interestingly, two of these festivals fall on the same day every year, that's because India and Israel traditionally have been following the lunar Calendar. This is just one of many examples of the cultural similarity that we share and this also gives rise to the unique and rich friendship between the two countries. While the rest of the world is focusing on the cultural distinctiveness, India and Israel are happy to celebrate their similarity . Chag Purim Sameach and Happy Holi.
Photos courtesy Embassy of India / Credit for the pictures: Ran Eliyahu
