India, March 21 -- Ireland, famously known as the 'Land of a Thousand Welcomes,' truly lived up to its reputation for its warmth at the St. Patrick's Day celebrations held at the Irish Ambassador, Kevin Kelly's residence in New Delhi. The evening of March 17 was filled with the lively sounds of Irish music, and saw guests dressed in various shades of green, proudly donning knitted shamrocks which is a symbolic three-leaf clover representing Irish heritage and good fortune.

On the occasion, Kelly said, "I am very happy to be here and have the opportunity to share with you. It's not every year we get to celebrate on the same day as St Patricks Day but this year, we managed. We use the time to celebrate the contribution of Irish people arou...