South Sudan's English Daily Newspaper
"We Dare where others fear"
By Andrea Arop Malek
The Embassy of India on Thursday celebrated the 78th Independence Day in Juba.
Vishnu Kumar Sharma, the Indian Ambassador in South Sudan unfurled the national flag and shared excerpts of the address to the nation of Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India.
The Embassy and Indian community in South Sudan commemorated the day honoring the memories of the country’s great leaders and unsung heroes of the freedom struggle.
Indian rich culture and heritage was also celebrated.
Ambassador Sharma commended the Indian community for their contribution to the economic growth and development of South Sudan.
He also assured the Indian embassy full support in times of need and urged Indian nationals to register on global Rishta portal.
Sharma also applauded the Indian peacekeepers in UNMISS for their exemplary service in challenging conditions as well as for capacity building and philanthropic work in South Sudan.
He also extended heartfelt thanks to the Indian’s working in religious congregation like the daughters of Mary Immaculate and Don Bosco, acknowledging their noble and selfless contributions to peace and development in South Sudan.
During the celebrations, videos showcasing Indian tourism, the country’s rich heritage, and patriotic songs were played.
Participants also had the opportunity to revisit history through an exhibition of photographs on horrors of partition remembrance day.
The exhibition featuring a collection of evocative photographs, serves as a tribute to the millions of lives forever altered by the events of partition.
“The exhibition we are opening today at the embassy is not just a collection of photographs, but a tribute of the millions of lives that were forever altered by the events of partition. It is a reminder of the pain and suffering endured by our forebears as they were forced to leave their homes, cross, and start a new in an uncertain world,” Sharma said.
The exhibition also served as a platform for reflection on the values of unity, tolerance, and coexistence, which are more important now than ever.
