Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c11.s1.t6.35

v2.c11.s1.t6.35

**Indian dancers’ visit to China** After China and India established diplomatic relations in the early 1950s, cultural exchanges between two countries were becoming more and more prosperous. In June 1955, 51 people of a cultural delegation led by A K Chandra, the vice-minister of Ministry of External Affairs of India brought rich music and dance performances to Chinese audiences. They performed Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kathakali and Naga. Eight Chinese dancers performed Kathakali under the guidance of the artists.