Delhi’s Cultural Showcase Ahead of the BRICS Summit

Source: Loksatta | Original Published At: 2026-09-12 20:00:00 UTC

Key Points

• Delhi was decorated ahead of the BRICS summit with lights, posters, themed panels, plants, fountains, and upgraded street lighting.
• The summit's stated theme emphasized novelty, cooperation, and sustainability, with preparations reminiscent of earlier G20 arrangements.
• Media kits for journalists included Bihar's sattu and makhana, Odisha's Koraput coffee, and Gujarat handicrafts to showcase Indian diversity.
• Hotels prepared menus after studying guests' food preferences, offering regional snacks, millet-based dishes, and fusion items.
• An edible lotus made with rose petals, saffron, cardamom, and white chocolate was presented as a cultural centerpiece.