The Embassy of India and Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, Dushanbe celebrated ‘Bharat Week – A Festival of Indian Culture coinciding with the 78th Independence Day of India. The week-long festival, from August 13 to 19, featured various elements showcasing different facets of Indian culture, including music, dance, yoga, drawing competition, exhibitions and more.
As part of the Bharat Week, an open-air photo exhibition commemorating ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’ was set up in the chancery premises. Bharat Week-2024 concluded with the celebration of the festival of Raksha Bandhan, followed by a vibrant cultural program organized by the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Center. Students from the Center, as well as celebrated singers and pop artists of Tajikistan showcased India’s rich cultural heritage through their performances, including renditions of Indian patriotic songs, popular Hindi songs, and traditional dances.
Both young and adult participants enthusiastically took part in all the events of Bharat Week. The drawing competition attracted young art enthusiasts who expressed their creativity and love for India through their artwork. The winners and participants of various competition during Bharat Week-2024 were awarded gifts and certificates in recognition of their artistic talents.