Cultural diversity takes centre stage at BRICS gala dinner
Kuchipudi, folk and classical traditions from across the country showcased at Youth & Sports Ministers’ Meeting in Visakhapatnam
The BRICS Youth & Sports Ministers’ Meeting 2026, themed "One Culture, Many Faiths, One Humanity," showcased a diverse array of cultural performances at its gala dinner held in the city on Saturday. The event, attended by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya, and Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Nikhil Khadse, featured state ministers Dola Sri Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy, Vangalapudi Anitha, Kondapalli Srinivas, and Ramprasad Reddy.
The evening commenced with a Kuchipudi performance, "Tarangam," extending a formal welcome to the delegates, followed by showcases of Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, and Kerala's cultural traditions. The programme concluded with a group performance featuring artistes from all participating states, symbolising the country's unity in diversity.
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