India donates five peacocks to the United Nations Office at Geneva
India has donated five peacocks to the United Nations Office at Geneva, reviving a tradition that began in 1981. The gift, which includes four blue peafowl and one rare white-feathered male, was formally handed over by India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Arindam Bagchi, to Director-General Tatiana Valovaya. The birds will be kept in a care facility for three months before being released into the Ariana Park at the UN headquarters in Geneva.
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What Happened
India has gifted five peacocks to the United Nations Office at Geneva, an act that revives a tradition established over four decades ago. The donation consists of four blue peafowl and one white-feathered male, which were presented by India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Arindam Bagchi, to UNOG Director-General Tatiana Valovaya during a ceremony held on Friday. The birds are scheduled to remain in a care facility for three months before they are released into the Ariana Park located on the UN premises.
This donation marks the second time India has provided peacocks to the UN office, following a similar gift made by then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1981. Officials stated that the gesture reflects India's commitment to multilateralism, as well as its dedication to biodiversity and environmental conservation. The colours of the birds were chosen to mirror the blue and white associated with the United Nations.
Key Facts
- India donated five peacocks to the United Nations Office at Geneva.Source not recorded
- The gift includes four blue peafowl and one white-feathered male.Source not recorded
- The donation revives a tradition started in 1981 by then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.Source not recorded
- Arindam Bagchi, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, presented the birds to Director-General Tatiana Valovaya.Source not recorded
- The peacocks will be released into the Ariana Park after a three-month care period.Source not recorded
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