MOSCOW, August 15 The site of the cultural festival «India Day» has opened in the southern landscape park of the Dream Island complex, a correspondent reported.
There are tents for cultural events, themed decorations and tents with Indian goods, including with food, cosmetics and souvenirs. The park area was decorated with colorful garlands.
The official part began at 12:00 with the raising of the Indian flag. The visitors were welcomed by the President of the Indian Cultural and National Centre «Sita» Sammy Kotwani.
The festival is scheduled to open at 17:00, and will be attended by representatives of Russian regions and about 30 embassies.
According to Kotwani, this year the festival expects to host more than three million guests, and the site will cover about 27 hectares.
The main theme of the 2024 festival is family. The large international representation at the opening ceremony will remind everyone of the famous Hindu saying Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: «The whole world is a family.» The event is dedicated to India's Independence Day and the 78th anniversary of the establishment of Russian-Indian diplomatic relations.
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