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Indian Consulate in Shanghai hosts Madhubani art workshop
Nearly 200 diaspora members and Friends of India attended the event.
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Bhavana P - Mon, 10, Aug 2026
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Glimpses of the workshop / X/ IndiaInShanghai
The Consulate General of India in Shanghai on Aug. 10 organized an interactive workshop on the traditional Indian art form Madhubani as part of ongoing celebrations in China marking the 80th anniversary of India's Independence.
The event, led by Consul General Pratik Mathur was attended by nearly 200 members of the Indian diaspora and Friends of India in China.
Inaugurating the workshop, Mathur highlighted the role of India's folk and cultural traditions in preserving the country's identity, strengthening community ties and promoting its cultural heritage internationally.
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Mathur also highlighted the historical and cultural significance of the Mithila region of Bihar, where Madhubani painting originated. The art form is known for its distinctive patterns, vibrant imagery and roots in the cultural traditions of the region.
The workshop provided participants an opportunity to engage with Madhubani art and learn more about one of India's prominent traditional artistic forms.
During the event, Mathur also met and felicitated two young students, Han and Liu, from Shanghai Jincai International School. The students recently visited India as part of a student exchange program.
The students are now developing a technology platform aimed at increasing awareness and fostering a greater understanding of traditional Indian art forms, including Madhubani, in the region.
The initiative comes as Indian diplomatic missions in China hold cultural programs to mark the 80th anniversary of India's Independence and strengthen people-to-people ties between India and China.
The Consulate said such cultural engagements help showcase India's diverse artistic heritage while bringing together members of the Indian community and Chinese friends interested in the country's culture.
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