Glimpses Of Timeless India And India-kuwait Cultural Festival

Kuwait Arts Association, in association with the Embassy of India in Kuwait,
are organizing an Art Exhibition by Ms. Joice Sibi titled “Glimpses of
Timeless India” at its premises on 20-30 September 2021 from 1700 to 2100
hrs. On the sidelines of the Art Exhibition, the Embassy is organizing the
India-Kuwait Cultural Festival showcasing the strong cultural bonds
between India and Kuwait.

The inaugural ceremony of the Exhibition was held on 20 September 2021,
which was followed by a gala cultural show. The event witnessed
tremendous participation from all sections of the society in the State of
Kuwait, members of Diplomatic Corps, members of the media fraternity and
Indian nationals in the State of Kuwait. His Excellency Mr. Kamel Abdul Jalil,
Secretary General, National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL),
Kuwait, the Chief Guest of the evening, inaugurated the Exhibition along
with the Ambassador.

Speaking on the occasion, His Excellency Ambassador of India to Kuwait
Mr. Sibi George highlighted the significance of the ongoing milestone year
2021, which is witnessing the 60th Anniversary of Establishment of
Diplomatic Relations between India and Kuwait and the 75th Anniversary of
Independence of India. The Ambassador also spoke about the centuries old
art legacy of India, expounded on the exquisite nature of the artwork, the
rich, vibrant and diverse cultural heritage of India and the efforts of the
Embassy to further strengthen bilateral linkages between India and Kuwait
across all domains particularly in the cultural domain.

Chief Guest of the event, His Excellency Mr. Kamel Abdul Jalil, SG, NCCAL,
also addressed the gathering and talked about the historically close
bilateral ties and the role of culture in driving this relationship forward.
President of the Kuwait Arts Association, Mr. Abdul Rasoul Salman also
spoke about the excellent cooperation between the artists of India and
Kuwait and the potential to further strengthen this with frequent exchanges
between the two countries.

Indian classical dance forms of Kuchupudi, Kathak, Bharatnatyam, were
presented in a spectacular atmosphere by artists from various Indian
cultural associations in Kuwait.

The Arts Exhibition and the Cultural Festival will be open till 30th September,
everyday from 1700 to 2100 hrs. Please kindly note that all Covid-19 related
precautionary measures will be implemented during the course of the
Exhibition, and only vaccinated guests will be allowed entry at the venue of
the Exhibition.

 

 

SOURCE  TIMESKUWAIT

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