An engrossing event marking the World Heritage Week was organised at the House of Lords, under the aegis of Parliamentary Host Baroness Verma. Speeches and presentations by Senior Diplomats and cultural expressions by young ambassadors and professional artists have all added sparkle to the event titled “Cultural Landscape and Understanding Diversity: SETU”. The event marks the 52nd anniversary of the World Heritage Convention (Convention for the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage), with an objective to facilitate knowledge and awareness of how cultural diversity strengthens and creates sustainable societies. Baroness Verma rendered powerful opening words highlighting the importance of cultural diversity in improving community relations. She commended Sanskruti Centre for its continued efforts in trying to preserve and present invaluable art and heritage of India and South Asia.
Her Excellency High Commissioner of Zambia MS Macenje Mazoka and Ambassador of Kazakhstan His Excellency Magzhan Ilyasova have eloquently spoken on cultural diversity in their countries and appreciated Sustainable Goals and culture dimension. Major Munish Chauhan from British Army spoke on Diversity, Enrichment and Leadership.
Adithi Mote, Ayati Yuvaraj, Kaavya Rapatwar and Swechaa Manikireddy presented the invocation to begin the dance section. This was followed by a short historical account on Afro-Indian Siddi community by Ragasudha Vinjamuri, while Siddi dance was presented by Sree Lalitha Kotla. Kuchipudi by Sanvika Kommineni, Kummi by Lakshmi Aveen, Mohiniattam by Manju Sunil, Limba dance of Sierra Leone by Cecilia Greene and Bharatanatyam dance by Ragasudha Vinjamuri were all engaging and fascinating. Jaymini Patel of Brahma Kumaris UK concluded the programme with a peace message and a short round of meditation. Vote of Thanks by Ragasudha Vinjamuri thereafter underscored the collective responsibility of parents in building next generation cultural ambassadors, fostering sense of pride and propagating art & heritage for posterity.
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