Celebrating cultural diversity and links between the two nations on India Day in Ireland.
India Day is described as a fusion of cultures between both countries and a celebration of diversity. There is a day of music, song, dance and food from India at Farmleigh House in the Phoenix Park, Dublin.
A day of fusion of the traditions between India and Ireland.
Organiser, Dr Jasbir Singh Puri, says the events are a recognition that the Indian community in Ireland is here to stay and hopes to share their culture and accept Irish culture at the same time.
Indian Ambassador to Ireland, Radhika Lal Lokesh, points to the business links between Ireland and India and pays tribute to the many Indian professionals working in the Irish health sector.
Every hospital you visit, there will be always both doctors and Indian caretakers.
With the sixth Indian Film Festival for Dublin confirmed, the ties between the two countries continue to grow. Siraj Zaidi, Director of the Indian Film Festival of Ireland, says one of the purposes of the event is to promote Ireland to Indian filmmakers.
An RTÉ News report broadcast on 5 September 2015. The reporter is Ray Kennedy.
