1. Delhi & its cultural richness

2. A glimpse Capital city Multicultural Multiethnic Secular Cultural hub Heritage city Mega polis

3. Delhi’s cultural journey in modern times Began in the 1950’s Building of cultural institutions Awareness amongst people & interest in cultural activities Exposure to international culture Cultural events, art exhibitions, plays, film screening Beginning of cultural journalism Showcasing India and Indian culture to the world

4. Delhi’s cultural scenario now In the last decade International collaborations and cultural exchange All important government cultural bodies based in Delhi Numerous private art galleries Various theatre, dance & music groups World-class venues to showcase cultural richness of India Prestigious cultural events being organised in Delhi

5. Important cultural institutions National Gallery of Modern Art Lalit Kala Academi Sahitya Akademi Sangeet Natak Akademi National School of Drama National Museum Indian Council for Cultural relations Crafts Museum

6. Internationally acclaimed Indian personalities Raghu Rai Khushwant Singh Ravi Shankar Sonal Mansingh Amjad Ali Khan Satish Gujral Yamini Krishnamurthy Shubha Mudgal

7. Important foreign organisations promoting cultural exchange Alliance Française de Delhi Hungarian Information & Cultural Centre Delhi The British Council The American Centre Max Müller Bhawan (Goethe Institute, Delhi) The Japan Foundation Russian Cultural centre Prohelvetia India (Swiss arts council)

8. International Events –held in Delhi The Delhi Book Fair India Art Summit Triennale India International Trade Fair Delhi Fashion week Film Festivals

9. Monuments & heritage

10. Secular City

11. Delhi- a glimpse

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