Australia’s High Commissioner to India, Philip Green OAM, shared a short video on X on August 29, 2026, showing an Indian friend dropping by to tie a rakhi on his wrist. In the post he said he was “charmed” by the visit, calling Raksha Bandhan “a lovely tradition, rooted in love, family, and enduring bonds of care and protection.”
The clip captures the moment the rakhi is tied, offering a personal glimpse of the festival’s ceremonial warmth. Green’s post was accompanied by hashtags including #rakhi, #rakhispecial and #Raksha_Bandhan.
Raksha Bandhan is traditionally observed as a symbol of the bond between brothers and sisters, with the rakhi thread signifying promises of care and protection. Green’s message emphasized those sentiments, underscoring the family and emotional dimensions of the observance.
The short exchange, shared publicly by a senior diplomat, served as a small act of cultural engagement and people-to-people connection between India and Australia. By posting the moment on social media, Green translated a private gesture into a public recognition of the festival’s values.
The video adds to a growing pattern of foreign envoys and public figures participating in or acknowledging local festivals, using such moments to highlight goodwill and mutual respect between countries.
Original Source: https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/australian-diplomat-philip-green-gets-rakhi-from-indian-friend-calls-it-a-lovely-tradition-11974673#publisher=newsstand
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Publish Date: 2026-08-29 16:22:00
