Onlykashmir.in News Desk
Delegates attending the BRICS Culture Working Group meeting in Bhopal were given a sweeping view of India’s civilisational and cultural heritage on Wednesday, as organisers rolled out a series of special exhibitions and showcases at Minto Hall highlighting the country’s manuscript traditions, maritime history and tribal legacy.
Three dedicated exhibitions, Gyan Bharatam, Project Mausam and Project Greater India, were inaugurated at the venue and will remain open to visitors until August 8. Gyan Bharatam focuses on India’s vast manuscript heritage, tracing centuries of scholarly and literary tradition preserved across the subcontinent. Project Mausam draws attention to India’s historic maritime connections, illustrating how trade winds and ocean routes linked the country with civilisations across Asia and Africa over centuries. Project Greater India, meanwhile, presents the cultural and civilisational imprint India has left across neighbouring regions through centuries of exchange in art, religion, language and trade.
As part of the itinerary, the visiting BRICS delegates were also taken to the Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya, a premier anthropological museum, where they were introduced to India’s indigenous crafts, traditional knowledge systems and tribal heritage through curated displays. The visit offered delegates an immersive understanding of the diversity of India’s tribal communities and the craftsmanship passed down through generations.
The day’s proceedings culminated in a cultural evening that brought together performances of Kathak and various folk dance forms, alongside a showcase of India’s traditional and tribal attire, offering delegates a vibrant, first-hand experience of the country’s living cultural diversity.
The Culture Working Group meeting forms part of India’s broader engagement within the BRICS grouping, using cultural diplomacy as a platform to deepen ties among member nations. By pairing formal deliberations with immersive cultural experiences, India has sought to project its civilisational depth alongside its contemporary global positioning. The Bhopal leg of the meeting is expected to continue with further sessions and cultural programming before the exhibitions close later this week, with officials indicating that similar cultural showcases may accompany future BRICS-related engagements hosted by India.
