New Delhi: BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) reached a significant cultural milestone with inauguration of its First Traditional Music Festival, titled 'Sapt-Sur' - referring to the seven musical notes as well as the seven member States - in New Delhi, India.
Hosted by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), the Festival on Monday brought together artists and audiences from seven South and Southeast Asian member States of BIMSTEC in a vibrant celebration of their shared cultural heritage and unity, said a press release received here today.
The Festival was inaugurated by India's External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar.
The performances at the Festival featured a unique blend of folk, classical and indigenous music, resonating with themes of unity, diversity and regional solidarity.
It offered an exceptional platform for audiences to experience cultural richness of the BIMSTEC community.
BIMSTEC plans to host more such fests in future to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of its member States and strengthen people-to-people ties.
BIMSTEC comprises seven countries of the Bay of Bengal region: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand.
