The President of Guyana Mohammad Irfaan Ali and the President of Suriname Chandrika Prasad Santokhi along with the Foreign Minister of Panama HE Janaina Tewaney Mencomo, who came to Indore to attend the Pravasi Bhartiya Divas convention, arrived at the Hriday Drishyam Folk Art Festival at Lalbagh.
Tourism, Culture and Religious Trust and Endowment Minister Usha Thakur accorded traditional warm welcome to the guests. The guests participated in the cultural programme and learnt about the culture, craftsmanship and literature of the state by observing the exhibition. Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board's Additional Managing Director Vivek Shrotriya and Director of Skill Department Manoj Singh were also present.
Various cultural and melodious presentations will be given by artists of national and international level till January 12 in Lalbagh, Indore. In Lalbagh Palace itself, 70 exhibitions are being organised by the Tourism Department in collaboration with Culture and Forest Department and Khadi Village Industries Board under the Responsible Mission, through which the state's culture, craftsmanship, art and literature are being promoted.
There is a live demo of handicraft art in eight exhibitions, in which visitors can see live the Maheshwari Saris, Gond paintings, etc. while being prepared. As many as 15 exhibitions have been set up for local cuisine, in which the visitors are relishing the delicious dishes.