Inauguration of Namaste France festival in Paris
India and France have shared friendly ties for centuries and to promote people to people contacts between the two countries, a cultural festival showcasing a multitude of Indian art forms will take place in France under the banner of ‘Namasté France’ cultural festival. Indian traditional arts, music, dance, theatre, literature, cinema, and fashion will be showcased during the two-and-a-half month long festival in France. Embassy of India, Paris with the support of Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), New Delhi is organising Namaste France cultural festival from 15 September to 30 November 2016.
Namaste France festival was inaugurated by His Excellency Dr. Mohan Kumar, Ambassador of India to France, in the prestigious venue La Villette in Paris. Speaking on this occasion, he said, " No two countries share such a special cultural relationship as France and India, while both countries are proud of their culture, they are open to the appreciation of other cultures. Namaste France is a wonderful opportunity to boost the vitality of our cultural exchanges. It is a reflection of the growing partnership between the two countries."
