Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c10.s2.t20.26

v2.c10.s2.t20.26

Rabindranath Tagore and his entourage arrived at Shanghai on April 12, 1924. They received a grand welcome from various organisations and the masses. Subsequently, till May 30 before departure, the poet stayed in China for a period of 49 days. During this time, the poet took a tour of Hangzhou, Nanjing, Jinan, Beijing, Taiyuan and Hankou - all beautiful or historic cities. At a stretch, he participated in many activities, met various people from all sections of life, including the well-known scholars, writers, professors, actors, students as well as some politicians. Wherever he went, Tagore invariably received enthusiastic welcome from the leaders and the masses. Reports and articles about his activities were frequently published in all major newspapers and magazines across China.