Cultural diversity takes centre stage at BRICS gala dinner
The BRICS Youth & Sports Ministers’ Meeting 2026 featured a gala dinner in India showcasing cultural performances from various Indian states. The event emphasized the theme of unity in diversity through traditional arts and music.
Why it matters
Cultural diplomacy events like these strengthen international relations and promote cross-cultural understanding among member nations.
A series of cultural performances drawing on the traditions of different regions of the country was presented at the gala dinner held in the city on Saturday as part of the BRICS Youth & Sports Ministers’ Meeting 2026, organised under the theme “One Culture, Many Faiths, One Humanity”.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu attended the dinner along with Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya and Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Nikhil Khadse. State Ministers Dola Sri Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy, Vangalapudi Anitha, Kondapalli Srinivas and Ramprasad Reddy were also present.
The evening opened with a Kuchipudi performance, “Tarangam”, extending a formal welcome to the delegates. This was followed by “Kuchipudi Andhra Vaibhavam”, showcasing the cultural traditions of Andhra Pradesh.
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