Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c11.86

v2.c11.86

In June 1955, a cultural delegation with 51 people led by A K Chandar, who was the vice-minister of External Affairs Ministry, Government of India, brought Chinese audience rich Indian music and dance show, including *Bharatnatyam*, *Kathakali*, *Kathak* and folk dance of Naga etc. The solo of the performer Ram Narain from Sarangi and solo of Sitar, Sarod and Tabla were refreshing. A few singers sang many Indian songs including works of the musician Surdas from northern India 300 years ago and the musician Tyagaraj from southern India 200 years ago and songs created by Rabindranath Tagore who was a modern poet and musician. In December of the same year, Chinese cultural delegation paid a return visit to India, participated in the celebration activities of Indian National Day in New Delhi and enjoyed the folk song and dance performances in the suburbs. The famous Chinese flute performer