The event was organized by the high commission along with the Goan Association-UK. The high commissioner of India to the UK, Y K Sinha, spoke about the significant achievements of the Goan community and encouraged further participation by Goans in furthering bilateral relations between India and the UK.
Minister (co-ordination) A S Rajan, welcomed the guests to the India House, which was followed by lighting of the Christmas tree by the high commissioner. “This is the first-ever get together being organized by the Indian high commission for the Goan community and it is a Christmas party to begin with,” Sinha said.