BRICS ministers’ meeting backs cultural connect in Bhopal

Source: Times of India | Original Published At: 2026-08-07 18:56:00 UTC

Key Points

• BRICS culture ministers met in Bhopal and stressed that culture, peace, and mutual respect strengthen the grouping.
• Union culture and tourism minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said BRICS draws strength from shared civilisational values and people-to-people connections.
• The meeting was accompanied by a BRICS cultural festival at Ravindra Bhavan in Bhopal.
• The BRICS Peace Song was performed by artistes from member and partner countries to highlight cultural dialogue and global harmony.
• A 35-minute dance-theatre production showcased Indian classical, martial, and tribal art forms along with Madhya Pradesh heritage.
• The event presented Madhya Pradesh’s cultural, handloom, and textile traditions as part of India’s engagement with BRICS.