New Delhi: ASEAN commemorative summit marking 25 years of bilateral relations will be held in New DelhiI. Indian epic saga Ramayana, which is also a popular theme for theatre presentation in Asean countries, has now been conceptualised into a festival which will help further enhance India-Asean ties.The five-day “Ramayana Festival”, being organised by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), will be held at Kamani Auditorium from Saturday.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe, President, ICCR said, “The event will feature performances by cultural troupes from all 10 ASEAN countries. Through the Ramayana, the festival will showcase spectacular choreography rooted in the performing arts’ traditions of South East Asia.”
“India enjoys strong civilizational links with all ASEAN countries. Ramayana as it is performed in the various ASEAN countries is not only a reflection of the strong cultural and civilisational links we have with them but it is also a bond which is their common heritage and binds them to each other,” added Dr. Sahasrabuddhe.
