The Ministry of External Affairs, in collaboration with the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) under the Ministry of Textiles, organized a special cultural evening for BRICS Sherpas and Sous Sherpas at the National Crafts Museum. The event, held on the 10th of this month, marked the successful conclusion of the first meeting of BRICS Sherpas and Sous Sherpas held in New Delhi under India's chairmanship. The Textiles Ministry stated that the event aimed to showcase the country's rich cultural heritage, traditional crafts, and living traditions, including art, music, and cuisine. Sherpas from Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Iran, and Indonesia participated in the event. Ambassadors from BRICS member and partner countries, as well as nearly 30 foreign delegates, also attended.
The delegates were taken on a guided tour of the museum galleries by the volunteer guides. They were introduced to the country's diverse crafts, folk art, and traditional practices. Special artisan stalls featuring Black Pottery, Chamba Rumal, Kalamkari, Lac Bangles, and Papier Mâché were set up by the Museum's artisans within the premises. These stalls displayed traditional handicrafts and handloom products from various regions of India and attracted significant interest from the guests.