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Modi visits Varanasi exhibition in Bratislava
The Hindu··16 Jun
The Hindu reported that Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the exhibition 'Varanasi Through the Eyes of Slovak Artists' at the Presidential Palace in Bratislava, accompanied by Slovak President Peter Pellegrini.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Cultural diplomacy helps foreign audiences engage with Indian cities and traditions.
- Varanasi's global profile is tied to both spirituality and politics because it is Modi's constituency.
- Art residencies can produce softer, longer-lasting diplomatic connections.
What's Happening
- Modi visited the Varanasi-themed exhibition in Bratislava.
- Slovak President Pellegrini accompanied him.
- The exhibition grew out of an ICCR-linked project.
Artists Involved
- Agnesa Vavrinova, Luka Brase, Peter Zanony, Stefan Kocka and Peter Pollag travelled to Varanasi.
- Peter Uchnar and Stanislav Harangozo contributed from Slovakia.
- The project frames Varanasi as a bridge between worlds and traditions.
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