BRICS Summit Leaders Experience Indian Cuisine and Culture
Summary
World leaders at the BRICS summit in New Delhi sampled Indian cuisine and watched a cultural program featuring 160 artists from India and BRICS member and partner countries. The dinner, hosted by Narendra Modi at Bharat Mandapam, highlighted millets, regional dishes, and India’s traditional arts as a diplomatic showcase.
Key Points
- The BRICS summit dinner in New Delhi highlighted Indian regional cuisine, with vegetarian dishes and millets given special prominence.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted world leaders at Bharat Mandapam, where the menu featured dishes from Gujarat, South India, Old Delhi, and the Himalayas.
- Around 160 artists from India and BRICS member and partner countries performed the cultural program 'BRICS Symphony – One Rhythm, Many Cultures'.
- The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) led the program, which aimed to strengthen cultural ties among BRICS countries.
