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Cultural program organized by Sri Aurobindo College on the occasion of G20
Sri Aurobindo
College in collaboration with The Culture Council, University of Delhi
organised an Academic cum Cultural event “Strengthening Ties: India-China
Relationship” on 29th September 2023 in the college premises.
Held in the wake
of India's G20 presidency under the theme 'VasudaivaKutumbkam', the event aimed
to promote cordial constructive and cooperative relations between the two
neighbouring nations by showcasing the culinary and cultural capital through an
Indo-Chinese food festival and cultural performances displaying the rich
heritage of the two nations.
Chief Guest of
the event Mr. Anoop Lather, Chairperson of the Steering Committee, Culture
Council, University of Delhi described India-China relationship as an ‘integrated
circuit’ that would need a meeting of hearts, minds and souls.He also applauded
the efforts of the organizing committee headed by Nodal Officer Dr. Rashmi
Mathur and Faculty Coordinator Dr. Asha Kiran Gupta for passionately embodying
the theme of the event in every aspect from food to clothes.
Guest of Honour,
Prof.Niranjan Kumar, DeanPlanning, University of Delhi remarked that we can
choose our friends but we cannot choose our neighbours. In this context, he
emphasized the use of soft power such as art and culture to improve bilateral
relations between the two countries.
Prof. Ravinder
Kumar, DeanCulture Council, University of Delhi appreciated the Indian spirit
of embracing even one's enemies and learning the best from them. He also drew
attention to the significance of the power of words in diplomatic
relationships. Keynote speaker of the event Prof. Chintamani Mahapatra, Former
Pro-Vice Chancellor, Jawaharlal Lal Nehru University highlighted the need to
strengthen ties with China on account of it being the most powerful military
nation in Indo-Pacific region, a permanent member of the United Nations
Security Council and one of the most technologically advanced nations in the
world.
The event concluded with a vibrant array of music and dance performances
by the exceptionally talented students from different cultural societies of the
college.
The event commenced with a solemn lamplighting ceremony followed by the mellifluous confluence of Saraswati Vandana and Buddhist chants. Prof. Vipin Kumar Aggarwal, Principal of the College welcomed all the dignitaries and iterated that if the two most populated countries of the world come together, it will be a force to reckon with.