OUR HISTORY · 1993–2004
Our beginnings in Sydney
Explore the full recorded timeline of Hindi Samaaj’s early years — bringing people together through Hindi language, literature and culture. These milestones cover 1993 to 2004; later history is still to be documented here.
Recorded milestones
1993
Hindi Samaaj founded in Sydney.
1994
Literary and cultural programs organised to promote local talent, including Hindi poetry, plays and children's folk dances.
1995
Flute recital by Pt. Hari Prasad Chaurasia in Sydney.
1996
Children's Hindi classes commenced.
1997
An evening with Shabana Azmi combining poetry and community fundraising.
1998
Hindi poetry and cultural programs continued, including comic and satirical poetry.
1999
Chetna, the Hindi magazine, established.
2000
An evening with Hindi poet Neeraj.
2001
Baal Diwas activities encouraged children to participate in cultural programs.
2001
A classical music program brought together North and South Indian traditions.
2002
Hindi comedy plays presented on stage and community radio.
2003
Hindi Samaaj participated in Sydney cultural and literary programs.
2003
Hindi library established.
2004
Hindi Samaaj liaised with the University of Sydney's Asian Studies area regarding promotion of Hindi and Urdu in graduate courses.