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Friendship Mural at BRICS Summit Venue Creates a ‘Sangam’ of Cultures

Friendship mural: At Summit venue, artists from BRICS member countries create 'Sangam' of cultures
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BrazilChinaEgyptEthiopiaIndiaIndonesiaIranRussiaSaudi ArabiaSouth AfricaUnited Arab Emirates
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People-to-People Exchange

Source: ThePrint | Original Published At: 2026-09-12 09:15:23 UTC

Key Points

  • Artists from BRICS member countries created a large-scale mural at the BRICS Summit venue in New Delhi under the theme 'Sangam: Confluence of Cultures.'
  • The project was led by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations and carried out from August 29 to September 8 ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit.
  • The mural features the Summit logo, India’s Hawa Mahal and elephants, and cultural elements from other BRICS member countries, including Russia and Brazil.
  • India’s Ministry of External Affairs described the artwork as a celebration of friendship, unity in diversity, and people-to-people exchanges within BRICS.
  • The initiative reflects India’s BRICS Chairship theme of 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.'
  • The article notes that BRICS now comprises 11 member countries and marks its 20th anniversary in 2026.
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