India is one of the oldest civilizations in the world with a kaleidoscopic variety and rich cultural heritage where over 22 major languages and 415 dialects are spoken.

With 1.4 billion people, India is the most populous country & world’s largest democracy. It is the seventh largest country in the world with an area of 3,288 million sq kms, and has a long coastline of over 7,500 kms, with the highest mountain range in the world, the Himalayas, to its North, the Thar desert to its West, the Gangetic Delta to its East and the Deccan Plateau in the South.

Our activities at the Embassy Festival this year include diverse Indian cuisine and Indian handicrafts & handlooms.

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES OF INDIA