Holi 2024: US Envoy to India Eric Garcetti Relishes Ghujiyas With ‘American Twist’ | Watch

New Delhi: US Ambassor to India Eric Garcetti celebrated his first Holi in India by relishing famous Indian delicacy “Ghujiya” with an American twist. American diplomat shared a video of himself munching on delicious ghujiyas as he extended Holi wishes to Indians around world. In video, Garcetti ted that he was eating ghujiyas with pistachios and rose water and called it a “delightful fusion”. Garcetti was appointed as US Ambassor to India in May 2023. 

“#HappyHoli, friends! Celebrating my first Holi in India with delicious gujiyas me of American nuts - a delightful fusion of tritions and a celebration of #USIndiosti!” American envoy wrote on X, formally kwn as Twitter. “I’ve h vibrant Holi celebrations back in Los Angeles, but thing beats being here in India for festival of colours. #CelebrateWithUS,” he ded. 

PM Modi and President Extend Holi Wishes 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X to convey his Holi wishes to Indians around world. He referred to citizens as “parivarjan” (extended family) in post which he shared on eve of grand festival of colours. “Many happy Holi wishes to all my family members of country. May this tritional festival decorated with colours of affection and harmony bring new energy and new enthusiasm in lives of all of you,” PM Modi wrote on X, formally kwn as Twitter. 

Meanwhile, President Droupi Murmu also conveyed her special greetings on Sunday. “Best wishes to all countrymen on festival of joy and enthusiasm, Holi. This festival of harmony and harmony is a living symbol of India's priceless cultural herit,” Indian president wrote on X. “It is my good wish that this festival of colors furr strengns feeling of love and brorhood among countrymen and brings happiness and prosperity in everyone's life,” she ded.