Parakram Divas – the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose – holds great significance in Japan due to the long-standing association of revolutionaries like Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and Rash Behari Bose with Japan. To commemorate Parakram Divas, Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) Japan organised the ‘Desh Prem Diwas’ event on January 21 in Tokaichiba, Yokohama. The Bharatiya Ambassador to Japan, Sibi George and First Secretary Manoj Singh Negi were Guests of Honor at the event. Shintaro Toyama San, great grandson of Mitsuru Toyama Sama and Mitsumaru Sugiyama San, great grandson of Shigemaru Sugiyama Sama sent their wishes through video messages.
The event started with a prayer and a group song that prayed for Bharat to flourish and prosper. Ajay Narula, karyavah of HSS Japan highlighted the activities undertaken by HSS in Japan over the past year which included blood donation camp and clothes collection drive. Several cultural performances including patriotic songs and dance on the themes of historical significance were performed. A presentation on the life of Rash Behari Bose was expressed through hand drawn sketches by the children. The highlight of the event was a display of the INA parade by the swayamsevaks and sevikas of HSS.
In his address, Ambassador Sibi George emphasised on every Bharatiya being an ambassador of the country and highlighted the nature of Bharatiyas to establish long-lasting family relationships.
