Under India’s G20 Presidency, the one-day Culture Ministers is taking place in Varanasi on 26 August 2023, Saturday. The Culture Ministers’ Meeting began with a video message by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. During the address, he highlighted the importance of culture.
The Prime Minister said, “Culture has the inherent ability to unite. This enables us to understand diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Therefore, your work is of great importance to all of humanity.”Union Culture Minister G. Kishan Reddy delivered the welcome address, followed by representatives from Troika Indonesia and Brazil. A report on insights and recommendations from the Global Thematic Webinars, titled ‘G20 Culture: Shaping the Global Narrative for Inclusive Growth,’ will be released.
A special postage stamp will mark the campaign’s journey. The 4th G20 Culture Working Group meeting took place in Varanasi, where deliberations were held on the Draft Ministers’ declaration. Delegates visited Sant Ravidas Ghat for a river cruise, followed by the grand Ganga Aarti. The delegates also witnessed a cultural performance by renowned dancer and choreographer Rani Khanam.
