“Treasures of Ancient India” Exhibition Opens in Beijing

As part of the India-China Friendship Year 2006, a major exhibition of rare and precious artifacts from India was unveiled at Capital Museum in Beijing on the evening of 26^th December, 2006. Organized by the Archaeological Survey of India and the State Administration of Cultural Heritage, this exhibition features 100 carefully chosen pieces of sculpture from different periods of Indian history, discovered at and collected from various parts of India, and representing the timeless appeal of art. Over eighty percent of the exhibits have never gone out of India, and presents a rare opportunity for visitors in China to catch a glimpse of India’s rich artistic traditions.

Hon’ble Minister of Tourism & Culture of India, H.E. Mrs. Ambika Soni was present at the inauguration and jointly inaugurated the exhibition with H.E. Mr. Dai Bingguo, Executive Vice-Foreign Minister of China, H.E. Mr. Shan Jixiang, Director of State Administration of Cultural Heritage of China, H.E. Mrs. Nirupama Rao, Ambassador of India to China and other dignitaries. The event was also celebrated as marking the culmination of the 2006 India-China Friendship Year.

The Exhibition will be opened to visitors on 26^th December, 2007 and go on in Beijing till 27th February 2007. It will also travel to Zhengzhou, Chongqing and Guangzhou in that order and remain in China on display for a total period of ten months.