Archive · 20 Jun 2025
Pune Refugees Celebrate World Refugee Day With Dance and Unity
On World Refugee Day, refugees in Pune, India, celebrated with a traditional dance called fugdi.
People from countries like Afghanistan and Ukraine came together at the Aga Khan Palace.
They shared their stories, hobbies, and performed.
The UNHCR, a group that helps refugees, organized the event.
It was a day for the refugees to show their cultures, support each other, and talk about their lives.
Refugees in Pune celebrated World Refugee Day with a fugdi dance and cultural activities.
The event was organized by the UNHCR at the Aga Khan Palace.
Refugees from countries including Sudan, Afghanistan, and Ukraine participated.
Refugees shared experiences, performed, and promoted peace and humanity.
UNHCR assists refugees residing in Maharashtra and Goa.
- Who
- Refugees from various countries, including Sudan, Afghanistan, Ukraine, and Iran.
- What
- Celebration of World Refugee Day including fugdi dance and cultural performances.
- When
- World Refugee Day, June 20th.
- Where
- Aga Khan Palace in Pune, India.
- Why
- To honor refugees, promote peace, and share experiences.
- Event
- World Refugee Day Celebration
- Location
- Aga Khan Palace, Pune
- Organizer
- UNHCR
- Participants
- Refugees from approx. 27 countries in Maharashtra and Goa
- Activities
- Fugdi dance, cultural performances, sharing experiences