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India’s Cultural Footprint Abroad

Stories of Global Connections and Heritage

India’s rich cultural heritage
…these are also the saga
continues to transcend borders,
of our cultural heritage. touching lives and inspiring
stories of creativity, resilience,
These examples fill us
and connection across the globe.
up with pride. From Art As discussed by the Hon’ble Prime
Minister in his address, from a
to Ayurveda and from
13-year-old divyang artist in Egypt
language to music, painting the Taj Mahal with her
mouth, to an engineer-turned-
there is so much in
Ayurveda consultant in Paraguay
India, which is making transforming lives through
holistic healing, to the revival of
its mark in the world.
Tamil language education in Fiji
after 80 years, these remarkable
narratives highlight the universal
-Prime Minister Narendra Modi (in
appeal of India’s art, wisdom, and
'Mann ki Baat' address)
language.

I started painting when I was 6 or 7 years
old. My family loved my simple paintings
and encouraged me to develop myself and
move forward to prove that painting is part
of my life. Sometimes I felt depressed, but
encouragement from others pushed me
forward. I’m thinking of painting a balance
between man and nature in India, such
as rivers, temples and Indian decorations.
India really is a combination between
simplicity and beauty in everything.

Basmala Mohamed Fakhry, 3rd year of
secondary school, Gamal Abdel Nasser
50
50 Secondary School, Aswan, Sahara, Egypt