DUBLIN: Indian cities turns green with Ireland on St. Patrick’s Day. Mumbai’s iconic Taj hotels and Tata Power, India’s largest integrated power company, both were engaged in Ireland’s “Global Greening” initiative. This is the first time that India has participated in such a celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.
The flagship Taj Mahal Palace and Taj Land’s End in Mumbai as well as other Taj hotels including the legendary Taj Mahal and Taj Palace Hotel in Delhi and Taj West End, Bengaluru, lined up like other global landmarks to celebrate Ireland’s National Day.
The Consul General of Ireland, Mr. Gerry Kelly, said that more than 300 landmarks from 55 countries around the world have participated in this “Global Greening” Initiative of Ireland.
Apart from New Delhi, the commercial capitals, Mumbai and Bengaluru have also been included in the program. “I would particularly like to thank the leadership team at the Indian Hotels Company Ltd and Tata Power who have made this possible,” Consul General of Ireland said.
Through its Global Greening initiative, the country claims the solidarity with the island of Ireland for 70+ million people around the world. Ireland aims to bring a positive outlook and hope to all these peoples.
Rakhee Lalvani, Vice President – Public Relations & Corporate Communications, IHCL, said: “We are delighted to be a part of the Irish Government and Tourism Ireland’s “Global Greening” initiative.”
There were no St. Patrick’s Day parades in Ireland this time because of the lockdown.
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