World Culture Festival has helped world know India, says PM Modi

New Delhi: Addressing a massive gathering at the World Culture Festival here on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi heaped praise on Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and his Art of Living Foundation and said that India has so much to give to the world because of its diverse cultures.

This three-day mega global event, being organised on the banks of river Yamuna by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s Art of Living, is expected to witness tens of thousands of people from India and the world.

Welcoming the gathering, PM Modi said, “India has so much to give to the world since it is a diverse country with different cultures. We must be proud of our cultural heritage,” he said. This is a Kumbh Mela of art and culture. People have come from all across India and the world for this great mission,” PM Modi said.

“Through the Art of Living, the world has got to know about India. I want to congratulate Ravi Shankar. He has contributed a lot to India’s world image.” he said.

Earlier, marking the opening of the event, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other world dignitaries to the stage with colourful garlands.

Addressing the gathering, Sri Sri asked the participants to “Keep smiling and face all challenges with courage.” He said, “It is such a beautiful occasion.”

He rubbished allegations that the World Cultural Festival is his private party, saying that “This is not my private party, this is for the world.”

World luminaries from various fields will also address the gathering during the course of the event.

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