Global Cultural Festival by Brahma Kumaris and Government of Telangana

Artists from 25 countries from across the globe enthralled the audience with their dazzling performances during the Global Cultural Festival and Bathukamma celebrations organized by the Brahma Kumaris in association with the Department of Language and Culture, Government of Telangana.

The event — organized with the theme ‘Spirit of Life’ — witnessed performances of 80 artists from Russia, the US, China, Mauritius, Brazil, Thailand, Malaysia, Ukraine, Indonesia, Trinidad, Belarus, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Guyana, Argentina, Surinam, Nigeria, Armenia, Nepal, etc.

All the artists were practitioners of the ancient Indian Rajayoga and spiritual wisdom taught by the Brahma Kumaris. The event also sought to showcase Indian tradition and culture gaining importance among various countries.

The main attraction was foreigners in the traditional attire playing Bathukamma, which received applause from the audience.

Mr. Burra Venkatesham; BK Kuldeep, Director of the Brahma Kumaris Shanti Sarovar Retreat center in Hyderabad; and BK Santosh, Director of Divine Light International Cultural Group in Russia were the main presenters.

Mr. Burra Venkatesham, Principal Secretary of Tourism and Culture Department of Telangana; Honorable High Court Justice Amarnath, Retired Justice Eshwariah; and Mr. Raman, TDP Leader, graced the occasion. Bro. Alexey Talai, the Real Hero man without arms and legs but with a lot of enthusiasm and zeal, filled everyone with hope and understanding.

Mr. Burra Venkatesham, Principal Secretary of Tourism and Culture Department of Telangana, appreciated the Team and the Team Leader BK Santosh didiji for again bringing the International Group from more than 21 countries, expressed his greetings  with unlimited love and happiness, and declared that only the Brahma Kumaris can bring Heaven on this Earth through the power of Mothers.

Director of Shanti Sarovar BK Kuldeep ji also appreciated the group and also the Government of Telangana.

As part of the celebrations, a series of events, including a Carnival of Flowers at the Global Peace Auditorium on Sunday, Joy of Life at Ravindra Bharathi on Tuesday, a Saddula Bathukamma Carnival Procession at Tank Bund on Wednesday, and Vijaya Dashami celebrations at the Global Peace Auditorium on Thursday are being held.