Abhinandan and Abhivyakti: Unique greetings to welcome PM Narendra Modi at Moscow

NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi will be greeted with unique twin cultural programs, Abhinandan & Abhivyakti on Wednesday on his arrival in Moscow for a 2 day visit for the annual summit.

‘Abhinandan’ event envisages performance of Indian art forms (classical and folk dances) by Russian artists.

It will display the popularity of Indian cultural traditions in Russia and its importance of Inter-cultural understanding. ‘Abhinandan’ seeks to portray the assimilation of India’s performing arts traditions by Russian artistes.

Abhinandan will commence with a Shloka recital and a creative rendering of Vande Mataram by Russian Brahmakumaris, followed by continuing sequence of brief Kuchipudi, Kathak and Dandiya Raas.

The programme will conclude with all artistes coming on stage for a musical enactment of Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s poem “Geet Naya Gata Hoon” rendered by Lata Mangeshkar.

‘Abhinandan’ will contain performances by 52 artistes. The significance of this performance is that it falls on the eve of Atal Bihari Vajpayee's birthday, according to a government statement here. The concept of annual Summit was launched by Vajpayee and Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2000.

‘Abhivyakti’ is an attempt to articulate and convey an authentic image of Indian traditions, history and culture by Russian artistes and enthusiasts, which resonates in the hearts, and minds of all Indians and well-wishers of India in foreign countries, according to the statement.

It is a reflection of the feeling of brotherhood and amity that exists between the people of India and Russia. ‘Abhivyakti’ is dedicated to the expression of goodwill, joy, and enthusiasm aptly represented by Indian philosophy of ‘Vasudheva Kutumbakam’ that characterizes our interaction with the rest of the world.

'Abhivyakti’ would contain performances by 100 artistes and will consist majorly of Namaskaram, Charishnu, Bharatnatyam, Rudra, Pandattam, Khoria, Lavni, Kalina Taal performances.