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Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture, Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi virtually inaugurates the Festival of India in Kuwait on 17th March

The Festival of India in Kuwait will strengthen the vibrant cultural ties between the two countries: Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi

The inaugural event of the “Festival of India” in the state of Kuwait on 17 March 2023 was virtually inaugurated by the Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture, Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi. Addressing the gathering, she highlighted the strong historical relationship between India and Kuwait and also appreciated the ongoing cultural exchange between India and Kuwait. She emphasized that the Festival of India in Kuwait will strengthen the vibrant cultural ties between the two countries.

The highlight of the Festival was the performance by renowned Indian cultural troupes sent by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. The three troupes who performed at the Festival were; (i) Qutbi Brothers – Qawwali performance, (ii) Hasan Khan and Group –  Rajasthani Folk, and (iii) The Anirudh Varma Collective – Fusion of Indian classical and contemporary music. The troupes presented a picture of India’s syncretic civilization with their performances drawn from diverse regions, cultures and religions of India.

Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi virtually inaugurates the Festival of India in Kuwait on 17th March
Photo credit-Press release by PIB

The Festival of India was organized in the State of Kuwait from 17-18 March 2023 by the Embassy of India, Kuwait under the aegis of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. This was the first Festival of India abroad held by the Ministry of Culture following the Covid-19 Pandemic. The festival was supported by the Ministry of Information and Culture, the Government of State of Kuwait and the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL), the Government of State of Kuwait. The Finale event was organized at the Dar Al Athar Islamiya (DAI), Yarmouk Cultural Centre on 18 March 2023. The event was well attended by Kuwaiti friends and the Indian community.

Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi virtually inaugurates the Festival of India in Kuwait on 17th March
Photo credit-Press release by PIB

Alongside the cultural performances, the Embassy of India, Kuwait organized the ‘Incredible India – Tourism Exhibition’ and the Indian Coffee tasting event for the Kuwaiti friends and diplomatic community on 18 March 2023.

Disclaimer: this is an official press release by pib.

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