Varanasi, the parliamentary constituency of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and one of the world’s oldest living cities, is once again set to witness a historic international event. After successfully hosting G20 meetings, Varanasi will now host the second meeting of the BRICS Culture Working Group today and tomorrow. Representatives from 11 countries, including China, Brazil, Egypt, Ethiopia and Indonesia will take part in this meeting. The meeting will bring together senior diplomats, policymakers and cultural experts.

 

A special exhibition of Kashi’s world-famous GI-tagged and ODOP (One District One Product) products will also be organised during the meeting. At the exhibition, six artisans will display six unique products representing Varanasi’s rich craft traditions. These products are living symbols of Kashi’s centuries-old art, craftsmanship and cultural heritage. Through the exhibition, foreign delegates will not only be introduced to the uniqueness of these products, but local artists and artisans will also get an opportunity to showcase their products to the global market.