HT Correspondent
MARGHERITA, Jan 12: A delegation of 40 members from the embassies of Sri Lanka, Ghana, Laos, Myanmar and Malaya visited the Margherita Buddha Vihar premises on Sunday for an official tour.
The visit was part of the Charaideo Mahotsav, a cultural event held from January 9 to 11.
The team was warmly received by the people of Margherita. The visit highlighted the growing diplomatic and cultural ties between the participating countries and India.
The embassy of Laos expressed deep appreciation for the hospitality, love, care, and affection shown by the people of Margherita, noting that this gesture would strengthen the bond between the two countries.
During the visit, the embassy representatives were treated to traditional Singpho and Tai Khamti cuisine, offering them a taste of the region’s rich cultural heritage.
Gyanowada Bhikkhu, head monk of Margherita Buddha Vihar, said, “We have provided ample hospitality to all the 40 members delegations. Margherita is rich in flora and fauna and a beautiful place for the tourism industry. If the present government gives more importance towards the tourism sector at Margherita, then in the coming days more foreign tourists will visit here and a huge amount of revenue will be generated.”
The visit has been hailed as a step forward in fostering deeper international relations and promoting cross-cultural understanding.