The Embassy of Sweden marked the centenary of Rabindranath Tagore’s Nobel Prize in literature by unveiling a sand sculpture of Gurudev on the beaches of Puri. Tagore’s Nobel Prize was announced 100 years ago.
The sand sculpture, created by international award-winning sand artist Sudarshan Pattnaik, was unveiled on the shore by Indian Swedish Embassy counsellor Frida Zaric.
Artist Pattnaik said, “It is a matter of pride for me to create the sand sculpture and honor Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore on behalf of the Embassy of Sweden. The contribution of his work has given India recognition all over the world.
Zaric, lauding Pattnaik’s creativity, said: “The Embassy of Sweden is delighted to celebrate the centenary of Rabindranath Tagore’s Nobel Prize in literature - the first non-European to receive one in literature and the first Indian to be awarded the prestigious honour. The sand sculpture is indeed a unique way to honor him.”
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