Embassy of Mongolia, WWO and IITTCC organize Asian art exhibition -Confluence of Asian Art and Culture

Sanjeev K Ahuja On Aug 17, 2022

NEW DELHI: The Embassy of Mongolia, New Delhi in association with the World Women Organisation (WWO) – a leading sports and socio-cultural organization, and the India International Trade Tourism and Culture Council (IITTCC) organized an Asian art exhibition ‘’Confluence of Asian Art and Culture’’ at Dr. BR Ambedkar International Centre, Janpath, New Delhi August 12-14, 2022.

During the launch event on August 12, the IITTCC logo was also officially launched by the organizers and the dignitaries. The samples of its branded Assam tea was distributed for targeting the upcoming business and social activities.

Dr. Ramdas Athawale, Minister of State, Social Justice and Empowerment, Chrandra Mohon Patuwari Minister for Trade and Commerce, Environment Forest, Act East policy Affairs and welfare of Minorities Development, representative of CM of Assam – Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma and Diplomats from Asian and African continent marked their presence to promote Asian art exhibition ‘’Confluence of Asian Art and Culture’’.

They inaugurated the exhibition on August 12 evening in the presence of Ambassadors including diplomats from various embassies and high commissions of Asia and Africa.

The Confluence of Asian Art & Culture is a sincere attempt to bring forth the artistic exuberance of various amateurs– both budding and established artists from Asian countries. These artists included Katrina Junghwa Kim from South Korea, Sangeetha K Murthy, Rashmi, Kavita, Indu Tripathy, Rajesh K Tanwar, Rahul, Sonal Kaushik, Shrabani Banerjee, and others from India. The occasion also witnessed participation of specially-abled artists from across the country who exhibited their paintings here.

Ganbold Dambajav, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Embassy of Mongolia in New Delhi said, “We are glad to associate with WWO and IITTCC for organisning an art exhibition Confluence of Asian Art & Culture in New Delhi. The event evoked an excellent response from the Asian countries including India and witnessed large-scale participation in terms of diplomats supporting the event as well as artists participating in it.”

Dr Ashma Begum, Chairperson, WWO, said, “In our bid to promote the very concept of ONE ASIA-STRONG ASIA, we are organised an art exhibition “Confluence of Asian Art & Culture” with the representation of artists from various Asian countries. As it is widely known, the 21st century belongs to Asia, and the Asian countries are instrumental in defining the “New World Order”, we plan to promote the very concept of ONE ASIA-STRONG ASIA by bringing them together on a common platform. This is with a sincere intent of introducing the strong areas of Asia in the art, culture, language, education, diplomatic relations, trade, commerce, and industry sphere.”

Dr D. Hervé Coulibaly from Burkina Faso-West Africa, Co-Founder and President of IITTCC said, “I am feeling glad to be in the official team of decision makers of IITTCC and I will do my best to contribute for promoting and building a strong bridge between India and African continent in various development fields.”

On the occasion were present the Ambassador of Lebanon Rabie Narsh, Ambassador of Myanmar – U Moe Kyaw Aung, Ambassador of Portugal- Carlos Pereira Marques, Ambassador of Gambia- Felix Badji, Ambassador of Bhutan – Major General Vetsop Namgyel, Ambassador of Egypt – Dr. Mohamed Morsy, Ambassador of Montenegaro, Ambassador of Armenia – Youri Babkhanyan . Ambassador of Papua New Guinea.

Senior Diplomats from United States of America Ms Catehrine Lemerry, economic Counsellor, Kenya- Patrick ,Canada – Ryan, Ben Pugslely ,1st Secretary justice & Home Affairs, British High Commission New Delhi ,Korea – Katrina Junghwa Kim, Armenia – Vladmir Poghosyan ,second secretary and counsul , Tigran Grigoryan (Political Consul ), USA -Ms Ketrin , Diplomat ,Philippines – Marq Anthony (Third Secretary ,and political and economic affairs), Ms. Ethel Jane P Molina , Economic Assistant, Ms. Rina Isabel P de Chavez , Assistant Ms.Margarita Luganskaya
Mr.Eduard Luganskiy, Vasily Shagap Diplomat, Ms Elena Barman Diplomat, Oleg Osipov Director for Culture Affairs Russia also participated.

Dhirendra SACHAN IAS, Special Secretary Uttar Pradesh Govt and Chairman Cycling federation, UP, Ajay Kesri IRS Commissioner Income-tax, Yogi Sri Priyabrat Animesh (chairman OOJ FOUNDATION) were also present on the occasion. Raj Kumar, Director, Discovery, IAS Advocate Arun Tiwari, SC, Mahendra Surana Approved valuer by government of India, Ambabssador Anil Trigunayat ,Format Ambassador of India to Jordan Libiya and Malta, Ms. Smita Srivastava,(CEO Confluence), Amitav Srivastava (Founder of Confluence), Gaurav Gupta, President GTTCI,
etc .
National Integrity was represented by Yogi Priyavrat Animesh, President Ooj Foundation, Acharya Dr. Sailesh, Father Thomas, Imam Ilyasi, and Vivek Muni ji.

Deepa Malik is the first Indian woman to win a medal in Paralympic Games was also present on the occasion. She was also awarded the Padma Shri in 2012 and the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna in 2019. India’s flag-bearer of para-sports, Deepa Malik is a woman extraordinaire. She’s currently the President of the Paralympic Committee of India.

The ceremony ended by a vote of thanks delivered by Dr Ashma Begum followed by the media interactions. The organizers shared that a big international expo in trade, tourism and culture was already in discussions with experts and underway for the next year.

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