India conducted over 300 cultural events across 60 locations under its G20 Presidency
Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) has coordinated over 300 Cultural programs involving 17000+ artists in 60 plus locations across the country during India’s presidency of G-20 to showcase the rich cultural heritage.
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi released a book on Showcasing Indian Culture at G-20 published by Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi last week on the occasion of University Connect grand finale event.
ICCR team at G-20, led by Joint Secretary MEA and Deputy Director General ICCR Abhay Kumar, under the guidance of Director General of ICCR Kumar Tuhin, coordinated over 300 Cultural programs involving over 17000 artists in over 60 locations across the country during India’s presidency of G-20. The book showcases the range and diversity of Indian culture presented to the G-20 delegates through the length and breadth of the country.
India’s presidency of the G20 provided it with a platform to showcase a whole spectrum of Indian culture and India as a premium destination for tourism.
It was the first time G20 events were hosted in each and every state and union territory of India, providing each of them with the opportunity to showcase the best of their culture.
During its G20 presidency, India successfully highlighted its diverse cultural heritage, including performing arts, visual arts, heritage sites, and culinary traditions, serving as a testament to the country’s cultural richness and promoting cross-cultural understanding among member nations. India’s G20 presidency did not only project its cultural soft power, but also its economic potential in the cultural and tourism sectors, making it a source of national pride.
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