India Hosts Cultural Evening for BRICS Sherpas at National Crafts Museum

Source: Devdiscourse | Original Published At: 2026-02-13 15:01:17 UTC

Key Points

• Cultural evening organized by India's Ministry of External Affairs and Ministry of Textiles for BRICS Sherpas following their February 2026 meeting in New Delhi.
• Delegates from all 11 BRICS members (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Iran, Indonesia) attended alongside ambassadors and foreign delegates.
• Program included guided tours of India's craft traditions, artisan stalls featuring regional handicrafts, and demonstrations of living cultural practices.
• Event emphasized soft power diplomacy and aimed to strengthen cultural ties within the expanded BRICS framework.
• Participants praised India's efforts in preserving traditional arts and promoting cultural heritage internationally.