Bhopal, Aug 6 (PTI) Delegates were treated to traditional performances from various countries at a BRICS Cultural Working Group meeting in Bhopal on Thursday, sending out a message of unity, mutual respect, and global harmony.
Rich cultural heritage of various countries highlighted through their traditional performances was on display on the second day of the Working Group conclave, strengthening the spirit of cultural exchange and cooperation.
Under India’s chairmanship of the intergovernmental grouping, the Union Ministry of Culture organised the BRICS Cultural Festival 2026 at Ravindra Bhavan in the Madhya Pradesh capital.
The festival showcased the rich cultural heritage of various countries through traditional performances, strengthening the spirit of cultural exchange and mutual cooperation, an official release said.
The festival was based on the spirit of “Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah,” which expresses India’s civilizational philosophy of universal peace, harmony, and collective well-being.
The event commenced with a cultural parade of multiple countries. Cultural delegations from Belarus, Brazil, Indonesia, the Russian Federation, the United Arab Emirates, and host India participated, showcasing global unity and cultural harmony.
Artists from the Gennady Tsitovich National Academic Folk Choir of the Republic of Belarus performed traditional Belarusian folk songs and humorous folk dances, the release said.
Brazil’s Afro-Brazilian cultural tradition, “Capoeira,” displayed a unique blend of martial arts, dance, music, and acrobatic arts. Indonesian artists performed the traditional Balinese welcome dance, “Pushpanjali,” and the famous Javanese dance-drama “The Legend of Roro Jonggrang,” inspired by the Prambanan Temple, the release said.
Soloists from the National Academic Folk Instruments Orchestra of Russia performed a musical rendition on traditional instruments such as the balalaika, bayan, alto domra, and contrabass balalaika.
Renowned musician Saif Al-Ali from the UAE presented Emirati and Arab musical traditions with contemporary influences, it said.
India presented the programme “Maru Rang – Heritage of Rajasthan.” It showcased the rich folk culture and cultural heritage of Rajasthan through folk dances such as Ghoomar, Chari, Kalbelia, and Bhavai.
The event concluded with a grand finale, bringing together artists from all countries to convey the message of cultural unity, mutual respect, and global harmony.
It underscored the BRICS countries’ commitment to strengthening international cooperation and people-to-people ties through arts and culture, the release added. PTI MAS RSY
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