EMBASSY OF INDIA
BEIJING
“GLIMPSES OF INDIA FESTIVAL IN CHINA”
2014-15
SUPPORTED BY:
MINISTRY OF CULTURE
INDIAN COUNCIL OF CULTURAL RELATIONS
INDIAN TOURISM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
DIRECTORATE OF FILM FESTIVALS
DEPARTMENT OF AYUSH
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ELEMENTS OF GLIMPSES OF INDIA FESTIVAL
1. CULTURAL PEORMANCES
2. FOOD FESTIVAL
3. YOGA FESTIVAL
4. FILM FESTIVAL
5. ART EXHIBITIONS
6. BUSINESS SEMINARS
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GLIMPSES OF INDIA FESTIVAL
Pursuant to the mutual understanding reached during visit of Premier Li Keqiang to India in May
2013 and of then Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh to China in October 2013, the year 2014 was
designated as Year of Friendly Exchanges (YoFE). To mark the YoFE, Embassy of India and the
Consulates in Shanghai, Hong Kong and Guangzhou celebrated the Glimpses of India Festival
Cities Covered
1. Beijing
2. Shanghai
3. Hong Kong
4. Guangzhou
5. Urumqi
6. Xi’an
7. Qingdao
8. Shenyang
9. Yingkou
10. Jiaxiang
11. Hangzhou
12. Chengdu
13. Huizhou
14. Yunnan
15. Dali
16. Shenzhen
17. Chongqing
18. Taizhou
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The Logo
The colorful logo designed for the Glimpses of India Festival consists of
a Kathakali and a Beijing Opera mask side by side. It was chosen to
depict the Indian and Chinese cultures that are shown to be seamlessly
blending into one another, thus mirroring the long tradition of friendship
and cooperation between the two countries. While the Kathakali dance
involves delicate use of hand and eye gestures to communicate, masks
in Beijing Opera symbolize different characters and emotions. This
convergence of elements from great art forms of the two countries
reflects the centuries-old civilizational contacts between India and
China.
Logo of Glimpses of India Festival
Encompassed within a circle, a symbol of perfection, and with
Indian and Chinese colors and motifs symbolizing happiness
and celebration, the logo represents the spirit of cooperation
and harmony underlying the ‘Glimpses of India Festival’. The
logo was launched by Ambassador Mr. Ashok K. Kantha on 24th
April 2014 at the Embassy in front of Chinese and Indian media.
Ambassador Mr. Ashok K. Kantha inaugurating the
logo at the Indian Embassy
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Circuit I
Date
Venue
Troupe
7th May, 2014
8th May, 2014
11th May,2014
12th May,2014
14th May, 2014
Shanghai Oriental Arts Center, Shanghai
Shanghai Oriental Arts Center, Shanghai
Poly Theater, Beijing
Tsinghua University, Beijing
Wuhou Temple Museum Theatre, Chengdu
Kalashetra
Troupe
Circuit II
Date
27 June, 2014
28th June, 2014
29th June, 2014
30th June, 2014
2nd July, 2014
3rd July, 2014
4th July, 2014
7th July, 2014
8th July, 2014
10th July, 2014
Venue
Meilanfang Theater, Beijing
Great Hall of People, Beijing
Meilanfang Theater, Beijing
Bayi High School, Beijing
Yunnan University of Nationalities, Kunming
Yunnan Normal University, Kunming
Kunming Theatre
Inauguration of India-China Yoga Summit, Dali
Dali University
Shenzhen University
11th July, 2014
13th July, 2014
Window of the World, Shenzhen
Shanghai
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Troupe
Sangeet
Natak
Akademi
Circuit III
Date
2 September, 2014
3rd September, 2014
5th September, 2014
7th September, 2014
9th September, 2014
nd
10th September, 2014
11th September, 2014
Venue
Xinjiang Art Theater, Urumqi
Xinjiang Art Theater, Urumqi
Aerospace University, Shenyang
Art and Cultural Center, Yingkou
Nanhu District Cultural & Art Center,
Jiaxing
Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou
Oriental Art Center, Shanghai
Troupe
Bollywood
Troupe
from ICCR
Circuit IV
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26 January, 2015
27th January,2015
29th Jnauary,2015
30th Janauray,2015
Shanghai
Wuxi
Guangzhou
Guangzhou
Kathak
Kendra
Troupe
Chinese Coordinator-FAO’s, Host Universities
Indian Coordinator-Ministry of Culture, Kalashetra Academy, Sangeet Natak Academy,
Indian Council of Cultural Relations
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Kalashetra Repertory Company
Shanghai: The “Glimpses of India Festival’ in China was
inaugurated on May 7 by Mr. Ravindra Singh,
Secretary
Ministry of Culture, Government of India along with Mr Cai Wei,
Vice Chairman of Shanghai Chinese People's Political
Consultative Conference (CPPCC) & Consul General of India in
Shanghai Mr. Naveen Srivastava. The inauguration was
followed by a mesmerizing performance by Kalakshetra
Repertory
Company.
Inaugraton of Glimpses of India Festival in Shanghai by Mr.
Ravindra Singh, Secretary Ministry of Culture, Government of
India, Mr Cai Wei, Vice Chairman of Shanghai Chinese
People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) & Consul
General of India, Shanghai Mr. Naveen Srivastava
The troupe performed dance drama based on scenes from
Ramayana at the prestigious Shanghai Oriental Arts Center in
Kalashetra Repertory Company performing at the Pudong, Shanghai. The Opera Hall of the Oriental Arts Center
Shanghai Oriental Arts Center
was packed with an audience of more than 1000 local Chinese
residents who witnessed the fascinating performance. Senior leaders and officials from Shanghai, and provinces
of Jiangsu and Zhejiang were also present for the performance. Similar performance was also made on the next
day as well.
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Beijing: The “Glimpses of India Festival” in Beijing was inaugurated on 11th May 2014 with a cultural
performance at the Beijing Poly Theater. The Assistant
Foreign Minister Mr. Liu Jianchao was the Guest of
Honour on the occasion. Ambassador Ashok K. Kantha
and Secretary Culture to the Government of India, Mr.
Ravindara Singh made opening remarks at the opening.
A second performance by the “Kalashetra” troupe was
organized, subsequently, at Beijing’s prestigious
Tsinghua
University.
Ambasador Ahok K. Kantha & Professor Ms. Chen Xu
Chairperson of Tsinghua University with artists after the
performance
Professor
Chen Xu, Chairperson, University Academic Council delivered
the welcome and opening remarks at the performance.
Ambassador Ashok K. Kantha also addressed the student
community on this occasion. Over 1400 people from Beijing’s art,
cultural, government, academic and educational circles attended
Kalashetra’s Poly Theater performance. About 700 students
were present the performance at the Tsinghua University. Kalashetra performing at the Poly Theater in Beijing
Students from the Renmin University attended in large numbers
as well.
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Chengdu: On May 14, Ambassador along with the
Deputy Mayor of Chengdu Mr. Fu Yonglin inaugurated the
“Glimpses of India” Festival with a series of dance
performance by artistes from the Kalakshetra dance
academy.
Ambassador Mr. Ashok K. Kantha inaugurating the
event at Chengdu
The performance which was held at the historic Wuhou
Temple Museum Theatre was attended by a wide section
of the Chengdu society, including representatives of
several foreign consulates, journalists, officials of several
provincial and city departments and state-owned
Kalashetra performing at the Wuhou Temple Museum at
enterprises. The seven performances by the artistes of
Chengdu
Kalashetra enthralled the Chinese audiences who
reciprocated by a standing ovation and presentation of flower bouquets to all the artistes.
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Sangeet Natak Akademy
Beijing: Sangeet Natak Akademi visited Beijing from 27th June to
30th June 2014. Sangeet Natak Akademi performed at the Reception
Marking the 60th Anniversary of the Five Principles of Peaceful
Coexistence at the Great Hall of People. The reception which was
hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping was attended from the Indian
side by Hon’ble Vice President Mr. M. Hamid Ansari and Mrs. Ansari,
Minister of Commerce Nirmala Sitharaman, four Members of
Parliament, Foreign Secretary Ms. Sujatha Singh, Ambassador Ashok
K. Kantha, Secretary to Vice President and other officials of the
Embassy. From the Myanmar side the President of Myanmar Mr. Thein
Sangeet Natak Akademy performing at the
Great Hall of People
Sein and other officials graced the occasion.
Sangeet Natak Akademi gave a mesmerizing performance after
which the three leaders greeted the artists. The Sangeet Natak
Akademi also performed at the Meilanfang Theater on 27th and 29th
June 2014 and on 30th at the Beijing Bayi High School more than
2500 Chinese witnessed the three day performance. After the
performances, the artists also interacted with the audience and
also answered their queries as well as taught basic dance steps of
Indian classical leaving a lasting impression.
Sangeet Natak Akademy at the Beijing Bayi
High School
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Kunming: To celebrate the “India-China Year of Friendly Exchanges” and 60th anniversary of the signing of
the Agreement of Five Principles of Mutual Co-existence India and China, the Indian Consulate in Guangzhou
organised a series of dance performances entitled ‘Saptakam’, a medley of seven Indian classical dance forms
of India performed by a group of artists from Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi. The performances were of
very high standard and were appreciated by a large number of
audience. The performances were held at Yunnan University of
Nationalities, Kunming (July 02), Yunnan Normal University,
Kunming (July 03), Kunming Theatre (July 04), Inauguration of
India-China Yoga Summit at Dali (July 07), Dali University (July
08) and Shenzhen University (July 10).
Kathakli performance by Sangeet Natak
Akademi as part of Saptakam at Yunan
University of Nationalities
Besides, the dance troupe also presented a lecture cum
demonstration at Window of the World, Shenzhen on July 11. After Manipuri Dance by Sangeet Natak Akademi at
Shenzhen University
the performances, the delegation interacted with the audience and
also answered their queries leaving a lasting impression on their psyche. As the performances brought together
seven dance forms from India including Bharatanatyam, Manipuri, Odissi, Kathakali, Kathak, Sattriya, and
Kuchipudi, the local audience got a chance to get the glimpse of these cultural repositories.
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Shanghai: Consulate General of India, Shanghai organized
an evening of Indian dance performance ‘Saptakam’ on July 13,
2014 by Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi. The 20-member
troupe led by choreographer Ms Madhavi Mudgal mesemerized
the audience by its performance. Through a subtle and dynamic
interplay of forms which dissolve into one another, Saptakam
presented before the viewer’s seven Indian classical dance
forms in a single performance. Playing upon the relation
between forms and the formless, the show group showcased
the Bharatanatyam of southern India, a dance nurtured in
temples and royal courts; the Manipuri dance of north-eastern
India, grown out of ritual worship of Krishna; the Odissi dance of
Audience enjoying performance by Sangeet
Natak Akademy at Shanghai
eastern
India Performance by Sangeet Natak Akademi in Shanghai
recapturing forms
of medieval statuary; the Kathakali of southernmost India evoking
primordial passion through its enactment of myth; the sparkling
Kathak dance of northern India captivating with its footwork and
pirouettes; the serene Sattriya dance of the Vaishnava
monasteries of the North-east; and the Kuchipudi dance of South
India blending folk tradition of drama with its classical grammar.
Each of these dance forms came alive in Saptakam making space
for the other as the choreography unfolded through its successive
movements.
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Bollywood Troupe Performance
As part of the Glimpses of India Festival a Bollywood troupe “Indiana” performed in Urumqi, Shenyang, Yingkou
from 31 August-8 September, 2014 and thereafter from 9-14 September in Hangzhou & Shanghai. Bollywood
troupe “Indiana” was arranged by Indian Council of Cultural Relations.
Urumqi: The group performed as part of the International
Cultural Week under the 4th China-Eurasia Expo. The festival
in Urumqi was inaugurated by Secretary Culture Mr.
Ravindra Singh and Deputy Chief of Mission Dr. B. Bala
Bhaskar on 2nd September, 2014 at the Xinjiang Art Theater.
The group performed on old and contemporary Bollywood
songs of actors like Raj Kapoor and Shahrukh Khan. The
event was received with thumping applause by the packed
auditorium which had a capacity of more than 800 people,
who also danced to the tunes of Bollywood songs throughout
the programme and some even sang along. A similar
performance was made by the group next day at the same Secretary Culture Mr. Ravindra Singh and Deputy Chief of
venue on 3rd September, 2014.
Mission Dr. B. Bala Bhaskar with the artists after the
performance at Urumqi
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Shenyang: The event was inaugurated by Counsellor Mr. Alok
Dimri and by Mr. Wang Qi the Vice-President of the University at
the Shenyang Aerospace University on 5th September, 2014.
Students of Shenyang Aerospace University
enjoying performance by the Bollywood Troupe
Counsellor Mr. Alok Dimri with Vice-President of the University The event was also attended Deputy Director
Mr. Wang Qi
General of the Shenyang Foreign Affairs Office Mr.
Sun Li and Shenyang Culture, Radio Press and
Publication Deputy Director Ms. Jiang Shan. In Shenyang the performance was well received by the packed
stadium where more than 3,500 students of the University enjoyed the Bollywood Performance.
Yingkou: a port city about 200 kms away from Shenyang the group performed at the Yingkou Art and Cultural
Center which had a capacity of more than 1000 people on 7 September, 2014. Through the three Bollywood
Performances more than 6,000 Chinese audiences was able to have a preview of India’s Bollywood.
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Shanghai and Hangzhou: in association with Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) organized a
series of Bollywood song & dance performances at Nanhu
District Cultural & Art Center, Jiaxing (September 9) ;
Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou (September 10);
and Oriental Art Center, Shanghai (September 11). The
performances drew in huge crowds with more than 600
persons attending the shows in Jiaxing & Hangzhou each,
while the performance in Shanghai saw more than 900
persons. The Shanghai show also saw audience coming on
to the stage and dancing along with the dancers of the
troupe.
Bollywood Troupe performing at the Oriental Art
Center, Shanghai
The performance in Shanghai was preceded by an ‘India-China
Friendship Medley’ sung by Mr Megh Kalyanasundaram.
The medley was unique in terms of seamless rendition of popular
Chinese songs on Friendship (Peng You) and Love (Yue Liang
Dai Biao Wo De Xin) with Indian songs on Friendship and Love
(Yeh Dosti & Lag Ja Gale) with similar mood and melody woven
in to it. The medley, aptly suited to the theme of the Year of
Friendly Exchanges, was given a thunderous applause by the
audience with many singing along.
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Bollywood Troupe performing at the Hangzhou
Normal University
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Circuit I
Date
2 -11 May, 2014
13th -20th May, 2014
23rd -30th May, 2014
1st -7th June, 2014
nd
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Venue
Hotel Marriott North East, Beijing
Hotel Marriott City Center, Shanghai
Hotel Shangrila, Chengdu
Hotel Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong
Cuisine
Hyderabadi and
Punjabi
Circuit II
4th-12th July,2014
14th-17th July,2014
Sheraton Huizhou Beach
Huizhou
Hotel Shangri-La, Qingdao
Resort,
Chinese Coordinator- Host Hotels
Indian Coordinator- Indian Tourism Development Corporation
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Rajasthani and
Awadhi
Beijing: An Indian Food Festival was organized from 2 May to 11 May 2014 at Hotel Beijing Marriott North
East. The Event was inaugurated by Secretary Culture Mr. Ravindra Singh and Ambassador Ashok K. Kantha
Two Indian Chefs from
hotel ‘The Ashok’ New
Delhi were in Beijing for
the festival to give the
local people a taste of
authentic Indian cuisine
Secretary Culture Mr. Ravindra Singh at the
inauguration of Food Festival in Beijing
Chefs from Indian preparing dishes at the
Food Festival
Shanghai: Consulate General of India in Shanghai, in association
with Indian Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC)
organized ‘Indian Food Festival’ at Hotel Shanghai
Marriott City Center from May 13-20, 2014. Consul
General Mr. Naveen Srivastava inaugurated the event
which was attended by a large number of people from
diplomatic community, Indians and local Chinese on May
13, 2014.
Consul General, Shanghai Mr. Naveen Srivastava
inaugurating the Food Festival in Shanghai
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The food festival showcased Hyderabadi cuisine from the
province of Andhra Pradesh & Punjabi cuisine from the north
Indian state of Punjab by specially renowned chefs Mr. Mukesh
Kumar and Abdul Rasheed from India. The opening of the food
festival featured a ‘Gandhi Medley’ comprising favorite songs of
Mahatma Gandhi by Mr Megh Kalayanasundaram, a singercomposer and a long time Shanghai resident. Expert dancer
Madhumita Bhuyan also enthralled the audience by performing
the traditional ‘Bihu’ dance from Assam. India’s national carrier,
Air India, sponsored a bumper lottery prize of a return ticket to
India at the end of the festival. The food festival saw a large
turnout from persons from all walks of life specially the local
Chinese community in Shanghai.
Food Festival showcasing Hyderabadi and Punjabi cuisine
from India
Chengdu: The Consulate General of India in Guangzhou
organised
Indian
Food Festival in
Shangrila Chengdu
from May 23-30,
2014. The opening
ceremony of the
food festival was
held on May 23 and
was attended by a
large number of
people
including
Chefs preparing Indian Cuisine at the Food Festival
in Chengdu
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Consul General, Guangzhou Mr. Nagarajan
Naidu inaugurating the Food Festival at
Guangzhou
representatives from local government, Consulates based in Chengdu, Indian Community and media
organisations. The event was a grand success as large number of people are attending the festival every day
and have appreciated the food items prepared by Mr. Sanjay Dasaria and Md. Ismail, Chefs deputed for the
Food Festival by India Tourism Development Corporation Ltd., New Delhi.
Hong Kong: Consulate General of India, Hong Kong in
collaboration with Hotel Kowloon Shangri-La, from 1st June to
7th June, 2014 organised an Indian Food Festival ‘A Taste of
Hyderabad’. Two Indian chefs, from ITDC namely, Mr.Sanjay
B. Dasari and Mr. Mohammad Ismail, were specially flown in
to cook authentic delicacies. The Launch of Festival on May
31, 2014 was attended by HKSAR officials, HK professionals
and business personnel, members of Indian community and
media. Launch showcased elements of Telugu culture,
including Kuchipudi
performances
by
Consul General Hong Kong Mr. Prashanth
Chinese
Aggarawal inaugurating the Food Festival at Hong
Kong
dancers. The inauguration was also an opportunity
to promote the
‘Incredible India’ Tourism campaign with screening of India tourism
films and display of Incredible India photo campaign exhibits. Books
on Hyderabadi cuisine were used for media outreach and the social
media campaign. An attraction was Indian wines served during the
launch in collaboration with APEDA. Cultural performances and
Tourism promotion campaign were done during the entire duration of
the Festival. Thus the Festival enabled us to showcase diverse facets
Chefs from Indian preparing Hyderabadi
of Indian culture and promote India tourism, cuisine etc. on the peg of
dishes at the Food Festival
the food festival.
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Huizhou: The Consulate General of India in Guangzhou
organised Indian Food Festival in Sheraton Huizhou Beach Resort
from July 4-12, 2014. As part of 'Glimpses of India' Festival being
organised in China to celebrate 2014 as the Year of Friendly
Exchanges between India and China. The opening ceremony of the
food festival was held on 4 July 2014 and was attended by a large
number of people including representatives from local government,
Indian Community,
Academicians,
business
Chefs from India preparing dishes at the Food
Festival in Huizhou
personalities
and
media organizations. The event has been a grand success as
large number of people attended the festival every day and
appreciated the food items prepared by Mr. Gaurav Malhotra
and Naresh Kumar, Chefs deputed for the Food Festival by The
Ashok, India Tourism Development Corporation Ltd., New Delhi.
Guests enjoying Indian cuisine at the Food
Festival at Huizhou
Qingdao: An Indian Food Festival was organized in Hotel Shangri
La Qingdao from 14-17 July. Two Indian Chefs from hotel ‘The Ashok’
New Delhi were in Qingdao for the festival to give the local people a
taste of authentic Indian cuisine. The food Festival was inaugurated by
Deputy Chief of Mission Dr. B Bala Bhaskar.
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Deputy Chief of Mission Dr. Ba Bala Bhaskar
meeting the Vice-Mayor of Qingdao Ms. Luan Xin
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Yoga Festival
Date
Venue
7th -12th July, 2014
14th-18th July,2014
19th-22nd July 2014
Dali University, Dali
Jing’an Public Park, Shanghai
Yogi Yoga Center, Beijing
Dali: The 2nd India-China Yoga Summit was held in the picturesque
hill town of Dali in Yunnan Province from July 7-12, 2014. Around
1500 Yoga Practitioners participated in the event besides local
government officials, media and academicians. The theme of the
Summit was “Science of Yoga”. The ceremony was graced by
renowned
Yoga
masters from India
including Dr. Geeta
S Iyengar
from
Iyengar
Yoga
School in Pune and
Dr. H.R. Nagendra, Yoga Enthusiast participating in the Yoga
Summit at Dali
Chancellor of Swami
Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana, Bangalore. The
Summit was organised by the Consulate General of India in
Guangzhou with the support of Ministry of Culture and
Ambassador Ahsok K. Kantha inaugurating the Yoga Department of AYUSH, Government of India, along with
Summit at Dali
assistance from the Yunnan Provincial Government.
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Shanghai: Yoga Festival was organised in Jing’an Public Park,
Shanghai from July 14-18, 2014. It was attended by more than 500
people who participated in the yoga session conducted by the three
yoga experts from
Morarji Desai National
Institute
of
Yoga
(MDNIY).
The session drew an
enthusiastic response
Yoga Experts from India teaching Yoga to
Chinese Yoga enthusiasts
Beijing: The
from local Shanghai Yoga Festival being held at the Jing'an Park at
Shanghai
community.
The
experts will be conducting sessions across Shanghai not only in Y
plus Yoga Center but in media centers, companies and think tanks.
Yoga Festival was organized from 19th-22nd July
2014. More than 500 Yoga
Practitioners participated in
the Yoga Festival. The
event was organized by
Embassy of India in
partnership
with
Department of AYUSH.
Yoga performance by Chinese students
The four day Yoga festival Ambassador Mr. Ashok K. Kantha inaugurating
the Yoga Festival in Beijing
had Workshop on Stress
Management, Obesity, Back pain and Neck pain and Diabetes besides
session on general yoga training and meditation.
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Film Festival
Date
st
th
21 -27 August,2014
19th -26th September,2014
21st-27th October
1st- 5th November, 2014
7th -13th November,2014
13th -16th November,2014
17th -23rd December, 2014
Films Screened
1. Jodha Akbar
2. Tare Zameen Par
3. Dil Chahta Hai,
4. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
5. Manjadikuru
6. Oh My God
7. Bhaag Milka Bhaag
8. Queen
Venue
MOMA Theater, Beijing
Hua Ying Wan Sheng Cinema, Guangzhou
Lumierre Cinema, Xi’an
Urumqi
Wanda Cinema, Qingdao
Vocational Academy of Art, Hangzhou
Chiang Chen Studio, Hong Kong
Chinese Coordinator-State Administration of
Press Publication Radio Films and Television
Indian Coordinator-Directorate of Film Festivals
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Beijing: A one-week Indian Film Festival was inaugurated in Beijing on 21st August by Ambassador Ashok K.
Kantha and Mr. Zhang Hongsen, Director General, Film Bureau, State Administration of Press, Publication,
Radio, Film and Television (SAPPRFT) with screening of
the movie “Bhaag Milka Bhaag”. The Embassy of India in
partnership with SAPPRFT of China organized the Film
Festival from 21 to 27 August, 2014 as part of the
Glimpses of India Festival to mark the India-China Year of
Friendly Exchanges. Acclaimed Directors, Mr. Zhang
Jianya and Mr. Fan Lixin, were designated as promotional
Ambassadors to the Film Festival. To coincide with the
Film Festival, the Embassy is also displayed an exhibition
on “100 Years of Indian Cinema” at the venue of the Film
Festival
.
Ambassador Mr. Ashok K. Kantha, Deputy Director
General SAPPRFT Mr. Guozhi inaugurating the Film
Festival in Beijing
The Film Festival showcased a rich selection of eight popular
Indian movies in Hindi and non-Hindi languages. The
opening movie screened yesterday was Bhaag Milkha
Bhaag. The other movies are - Jodha Akbar, Tare Zameen
Par, Dil Chahta Hai, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Manjadikuru,
Oh My God, and Queen. During the one week there were 10
screenings of 8 movies attended by close to 2000 people.
Director (Films) Ms. Niprupmaka Kotru introducing the
exhibition on "100 Years of Indian Cinema” to the guests
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Guangzhou: An Indian Film Festival was held in Guangzhou from September 19-26, 2014. The Consulate
organised the festival with the support from Ministry of
Information and Broadcasting, Government of India to
celebrate 2014 as a Year of Friendly Exchanges
between India and China. Eight Indian Films
including Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Queen, Jodhaa
Akbar, Manjadikuru, Dil Chahta Hai, Taare Zameen Par,
Oh My God and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag with Chinese subtitles were screened. The festival was held in
Guangzhou in collaboration with Hua Ying Wan Sheng
Cinema. The opening ceremony of festival was held on
September 19, 2014.
Counsellor Mr. M. Nagarajan Naidu inaugurating the Film Festival
at Guangzhou
A large number of local Chinese including academicians,
enterprenures, students, government officials and media
persons attended the opening ceremony. The Consulate
presented bollywood CDs, Indian books and Indian wine to
some of the guests through lucky draw contest. Consul
General Mr. K. Nagaraj Naidu addressed the ceremony and
spoke on the growing worldwide popularity of Bollywood and
how it is getting increasingly popular in China. The opening
ceremony was followed by the screening of the movie Zindagi
Na Milegi Dobara. The movie was highly appreciated by the
audience.
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Audience enjoying the inaugural movie at the Film
Festival in Guangzhou
Xi’an: A one-week Indian Film Festival was organised in Xi'an from 21st-27th October. The Embassy organised
the Film Festival in Xi'an in partnership with China's
State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film
and Television (SAPPRFT), Shaanxi SAPPRFT and
Lumiere Cinemas. Ms. Namgya Khampa, Counsellor
(Trade, Commerce and Economic) from the Embassy
and Mr. Luan Guozhi, Deputy Director General, Film
Bureau of SAPPRFT inaugurated the Film Festival at
Lumiere Cinemas on 21st October in the presence of
around 300 people including representatives from the
media and local Government, business and culture.
Counsellor Ms. Namgya Khampa inaugrating the Film
Festival at Xi'an
The inauguration ceremony was also attended by Deputy Director
General of Shanxi Foreign Affairs Office Mr. Zhang Shaojun, and
Deputy Director General of Shanxi SAPPRFT Mr. Wang Fubao.
The Indian Film Festival was anchored in the 1st Xi’an Silk Road
International Film Festival. In Xi'an, the opening movie was
Queen. The other movies that were screened were Jodha Akbar,
Tare Zameen Par, Dil Chahta Hai, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, and
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.
Deputy Director General SAPPRFT Mr. Luan
Guozhiand Counsellor Ms. Namgya Khampa at the
Film Festival
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Urumqi: Six Indian movies participated in the 2nd Urumqi Eurasia Film Exhibition from 1st-5th November, 2014.
The movies that were screened at the Film Week were Jodha Akbar, Tare Zameen Par, Dil Chahta Hai, Zindagi
Na Milegi Dobara, Queen and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.
Qingdao: Ambassador Ashok K. Kantha inaugurated the India Film Week at Qingdao on 7th November. The
event was attended by Mr Li Haitao, Vice Secretary General of Qingdao Municipal Government. The inaugural
ceremony drew participation from local dignitaries, media and people from different walks of life. A local chorus
group also sang a popular Hindi number from the 1980s.
Hangzhou: Consulate General of India, Shanghai organized an Indian Film Festival at Vocational Academy of
Art in Hangzhou, capital of Zhejiang Province from November
13-16, 2014 in cooperation with Zhejiang Foreign Affairs Office.
The opening ceremony on November 13 was saw participation
from Consul Digvijay Nath from the CGI side, while Zhejiang
Provincial People’s Government was represented by Mr Yu
Xihua, Vice Director-General, Department of Foreign and
Overseas Chinese Affairs and Ms Fu Xiowen of Asian Affairs
Division, Department of Foreign Affairs. The opening ceremony
was followed by screening of Hindi Film Queen. The movie
theater was packed to its full capacity of more than 300 people
with all of them being Chinese. The audience keenly appreciated
the movie. Other movies screened during the festival were Taare
Consul Mr. Digvijay Nath inaugurating the Film
Festival at Hangzhou
Zameen Par, Jodha Akbar, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.
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Art Exhibitions
Date
th
15 -19
th
May, 2014
10th -17th June, 2014
21st-30th November, 2014
Name of Exhibition
Venue
“In the footsteps of the Buddha”
– Art & Photo Exhibition
In the footsteps of the Buddha”
– Art & Photo Exhibition
“Colours of India: Through the
Tourist Lens”
Hong Kong
“Indian Buddhist Art”
December 2014-February
2015
January-March 2015
“Indian Modern Art Exhibition”
May-July 2015
August-September 2015
“Indian Modern Art Exhibition”
“Indian Modern Art Exhibition”
Chinese Coordinator- Host Museum
Indian Coordinator- Ministry of Culture
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Baogang Monastery in
Chengdu
Shanghai
Shanghai Museum,
Shanghai
Guangdong Museum of Art,
Guangzhou
Shanghai
Minsheng Art Museum,
Beijing
Hong Kong: Consulate General of India, Hong Kong organized an exhibition of Buddhist Art and photo
scrolls - “In the footsteps of the Buddha” by Nava
Nalanda Mahavihara and Mr. Benoy
Behl, in
collaboration with Ministry of Culture, Government of
India from 15th May to 19th May, 2014. Inauguration of
this exhibition by Nav-Nalanda Mahavihara & Benoy
Behl on May 14, 2014, in Hong Kong by Mr. Tsang Taksing, Secretary for Home Affairs, Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government. The
inauguration, done on the day of Buddha Purnima, was
attended by representatives of monasteries and
Buddhist
organisations,
universities,
HKSAR
government and eminent persons.
Consul General Hong Kong Mr,. Prashant Aggarwal
inaugurating the Budhist Art Exhibition at Hong Kong
The ceremony began with playing of sacred chant of
Buddhist monks in India that now forms part of UNESCO’s
Intangible Heritage for the Mankind. The exhibition was also
an occasion to inform people about opportunities for travel
to Buddhist pilgrimage sites in India and facilities being
created for the same such as Mahaparinirvana Express. The
exhibition, highlighting the linkages between India and
China through the millennia where travellers such as Xuan
Zhang and Bodhidharma visited each other’s countries and
helped enhance the understanding of each other’s cultures,
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Budhist Art Exhibition at display at Hong Kong
Chengdu: On June 10, 2014 Consul General K. Nagaraj Naidu along with Ms. Li Li, Vice Chair of Chengdu
People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, Mr.
Wang Zhongming, Deputy Director General of Chengdu
Religious Affairs Bureau and the Chief Abbot of Baoguang
Monastery inaugurated the exhibition – “Buddha-cārikā” – In
the Footsteps of the Shākyamuni Buddha focusing on the life,
teachings,
important events
and the sublime
wandering of the
Buddha which
Consul General Guangzhou Mr. Nagarajan Naidu
he
undertook
inaugurating the Budhist Art Exhibition at Chengdu
for 45 years, after getting enlightenment at Bodhgaya, as well as
Benoy Behl’s photographic exhibition titled “Buddhist Heritage of
India” consisting of 91 photographs and three text panels, covering
the Buddhist Heritage of India from North to South and from West
to East. Both exhibitions were mounted at the Baogang Monastery
in Chengdu, Sichuan Province.
Budhist Art Exhibition at display at Chengdu
Shanghai: Consulate General of India, Shanghai organized a
photo exhibition ‘Colours of India: Through the Tourist Lens’ from
November 21-30 at Shanghai Library. The purpose of the
exhibition was to familiarize the Shanghai people with the
experience of Chinese tourists who have visited India and bring
forward their knowledge of India through pictures clicked by them.
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CG Naveen Srivastava inaugurating the Colors of
India Exhibition at Shanghai
The photo exhibition also fitted aptly with the theme of 2015
being declared as the ‘Visit India’ year during the visit of
Chinese President Xi Jinping to India this year. The exhibition
remained open for public viewing from November 21 to
November 30.
Colors of Indian Exhibition at display in Shanghai
The exhibition “Indian Buddhist Art” was also organized by CGI, Shanghai, Indian Museum, Kolkata (India) in
collaboration with the Shanghai Museum and was inaugurated on
2nd December, 2014 at the Shanghai Museum by Ambassador of
India H.E. Mr. Ashok K. Kantha, Mr. Chen Xiejun, Director of
Shanghai Museum as well as senior leaders from Shanghai
Municipal People’s Congress and Shanghai Municipal Government.
It is the largest Exhibition of Indian Buddhist Art till date, which was
been organised by an Indian Museum in China. The exhibition
showcased the entire history of the life of Gautam Buddha through
91 excellent specimens (sculptures and manuscripts) of Indian
Buddhist Art from the collections of the Indian Museum, Kolkata
and other Museums of India.
Ambassador Ashok K. Kantha inaugurating the
Budhist Art Exhibition at Shanghai
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The exhibition represented the artistic practices of India that have been influenced by Buddhism. It included art
media which depict Buddhas, bodhisattvas, and other entities;
notable Buddhist figures, both historical and mythical; narrative
scenes from the lives of all of these; as well as physical objects
associated
with
Buddhist
practice,
such
as vajras,
bells, stupas and Buddhist temple architecture. The Exhibition
depicted the growth and development of Indian Buddhist Art over a
period of 700 years
right
from
5th
Century
BC
onwards when the
Buddha
was
depicted
CG Shanghai Mr. Naveen Srivastava briefing
symbolically as an
media about the Buddhist Art Exhibition
Empty throne, a
pair of footprints and the Bodhi tree to the later time period (1st
Century AD onwards) when the art started showing the
anthropomorphic representations of the Buddha. The Exhibition
was open for public viewing from 3 December 2014-2 February
2015 to give a glimpse of the rich and diverse cultural heritage of
India to the Chinese people.
Buddhist Art Exhibition at display in Shanghai
Guangzhou: The Consulate General of India, Guangzhou with the support of the Ministry of Culture,
Government of India and National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi and in association with the Guangdong
Museum of Art organized Indian Art Exhibition entitled, “The Eye and the Mind: New Interventions in India
Art” from 7 January to 3 February 2015. The exhibition presented the works of art largely from the collection of
the prestigious National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi and included 39 works of art (including paintings,
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sculptures, installations, drawings, photographs, prints and new media works) by well known Indian artistes such
as Atul Bhalla, Baiju Parthan, Anju Dodiya, G.R Iranna and others.
The Opening Ceremony of the exhibition was held on 7th January, 2015 at 1500 hrs at the Guangdong Museum
of Art, Guangzhou. The event was graced by Mr. Fang Jianghong, Director General of Cultural Department of
Guangdong Province, Mr. Yu Weihua, Deputy Director General, Guangdong Foreign Affairs Office, Mr. Luo
Yiping, Director General, Guangdong Art Museum, Prof. Rajeev Lochan, Director, National Gallery of Modern Art,
Consul Generals based in Guangzhou and a host of other dignitaries and artistes.
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Business Seminars
Date
Venue
Seminar
25 April, 2014
9th July, 2014
Beijing
Taizhou, Zhejiang
Investing in Maharashtra
India-China Business and Investment Forum
10th September, 2014
Shanghai
25th September, 2014
25th September, 2014
26th September,2014
7th November, 2014
14th November, 2014
Beijing
Guangzhou
Shanghai
Qingdao
Chongqing
India-China Investment and Trade Cooperation
Seminar
Launch of 'Make in India' Campaign
Launch of 'Make in India' Campaign
Launch of 'Make in India' Campaign
'Make in India' Campaign
'Make in India' Campaign
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Beijing:
‘Investing in Maharashtra’ Embassy of India, Beijing, in association with the China Chamber of Commerce for
Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products, organized
a Roundtable Meeting on ‘Investing in Maharashtra’ on 25th April
2014. The meeting was the inaugural activity under the “Glimpses
of India”. A delegation from the Maharashtra Industrial
Development Corporation (MIDC) led by Mr. Sunil Porwal, Principal
Secretary, Government of Maharashtra participated in the meeting.
Ambassador Ashok K. Kantha addressed delegation. The Detailed
presentations by
the Maharashtra
delegation
highlighted the
specific
investment
opportunities
available in the State of Maharashtra and invited Chinese
companies to take advantage of the business incentives being
offered by the State of Maharashtra to invest there.Close to
80 participants drawn from various manufacturing sectors Delegation at the “Investing in Maharashtra" Seminar
attended the meeting.
Ambassador addressing at the “Investing in
Maharashtra" seminar
China International Fair for Trade in Services: A 60-member Indian services sector delegation participated in
the 3rd China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing from 28-31st May. This is one of the
largest services sector delegation from India to visit China in recent years. Senior government delegates from
the Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and Department of
Electronics and Information Technology of India formed part of the delegation.
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The business delegation, under the aegis of the
Confederation of Indian Industry, was led by Mr
Sudhanshu Vats, Group CEO, Viacom 18 Pvt Ltd., a
leading company in the entertainment space. Other
industry representatives marking their presence include
Fortis,
Max,
Apollo,
Viaco
m,
Indian delegation at the 3rd China International Fair for
Trade in Services
Zee,
Eros, IATO etc. The delegation was accompanied by
renowned Bollywood actor Divya Datta. The Bollywood
personality inaugurated the India pavilion at CIFTIS together
with Ambassador Ashok K. Kantha on 28th May. Later in the
day, she was also part of a dialogue on "Indian Cinema on
Delegates at the China Trade in Services Seminar
the Global Stage" at the Embassy followed by screening of
the Hindi film, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag with Chinese sub-titles,.
Make in India, Beijing: To mark the launch of ‘Make in
India’ campaign in New Delhi by Prime Minister, Shri
Narendra Modi, the Embassy of India in Beijing organized a
special business event and roundtable discussion on
“Investing
in
India’s
Manufacturing
Sector”
on
th
25 September 2014. Prime Minister Modi’s speech from
the launch event in New Delhi was beamed to participants in
Beijing via delayed webcast
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Launch of Make in India Campaign in Beijing
The business roundtable in Beijing was attended by close to 250 prominent Chinese and foreign government,
business and media representatives. Senior officials from the National Development and Reform Commission,
the Ministry of Commerce of China, China Development Bank, and the National Railway Administration of China
attended the event together with leading chambers and business houses, including several companies that
figure in the Fortune 500 List of companies, such as State Grid, Bank of China, Dongfang Electric Corporation,
AVIC International, Huawei, TBEA, Fosun, etc. Ambassador Ashok K. Kantha addressed the participants A
detailed presentation was made by Counsellor (Commerce) Smt. Namgya Khampa on various initiatives being
undertaken by the Government of India. This was followed by a lively interactive discussion with ambassador
during which many participants from government and industry shared their insights and experiences. Many
Chinese companies who have already invested in India shared their experiences and put forward suggestions. A
handbook on the “Make in India’ initiative published by Embassy of India, Beijing was distributed to the
participants.
Qingdao:To familiarize potential investors with the opportunities and the priorities of the government,
Embassy of India, Beijing organized ‘Investing in India’ Seminar at
Qingdao on 7th November, 2014 as part of the series of events
planned under ‘Make in India’ campaign, which was launched by
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on 25 September
2014.The business event was attended by more than 130
representatives
from
93
Chinese
companies,
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chambers/association and officials from the Qingdao Government.
Ambassador Ashok K. Kantha addressed the participants. The
event was attended by Vice Mayor of Qingdao Mr Liu Mingjun.
Emerging opportunities in the manufacturing sector and India’s
industrial corridors were highlighted through a presentation by
Counsellor Namgya Khampa. The government is taking up new Ambassador Mr. Ashok K. Kantha addressing the
projects and initiatives in this direction and is committed to delegates at the Make in India Seminar in Qingdao
removing all bottlenecks for developing India’s manufacturing sector and facilitating foreign investments. A
handbook on the “Make in India’ initiative was also disseminated at the event.
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Chongqing: To familiarize potential investors with the opportunities and the priorities of the government,
Embassy of India, Beijing organized ‘Investing in India’ Seminar at Chongqing on 14th November, 2014 as part of
the series of events planned under ‘Make in India’
campaign, which was launched by Prime Minister Narendra
Modi in New Delhi on 25September 2014. The business
event was attended by more than 150representatives from
80 Chinese companies, chambers/association and officials
from the Chongqing Government. Ambassador Ashok K.
Kantha addressed the participants underscoring the
particular resonance of ‘Make in India’ initiative for Chinese
companies especially in infrastructure, automobiles,
renewable energy, pharma and IT sector. Emerging
opportunities in the manufacturing sector and India’s
Ambassador Mr. Ashok K. Kantha addressing the
industrial corridors were highlighted through a presentation delegates at the Make in India Seminar at Chongqing
by Counsellor Namgya Khampa. The government is taking
up new projects and initiatives in this direction and is committed to removing all bottlenecks for developing
India’s manufacturing sector and facilitating foreign investments. A handbook on the “Make in India’ initiative was
also disseminated at the event.
Taizhou India-China (Taizhou, Zhejiang) Business and
Investment Forum Consulate organized an “India-China
(Taizhou) Business and Investment Forum” in Taizhou, Zhejiang
on 9 July 2014 in collaboration with Taizhou Municipal
Government. Taizhou City Mayor, Mr. Zhang Bing, Vice-Mayor of
Taizhou, Mr. Zhao Yuejin participated in the Forum. Presentations
were made about investment policies of India and the
opportunities for Taizhou companies to invest in India. Two
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India-China Business and Investment Forum at
Taizhou, Zhejiang
Chinese companies, Feiyue Enterprises from Taizhou and Jbon Auto group from Wenzhou shared their
experience of doing business in India. The Forum saw participation from more than 60 Chinese companies
based in Taizhou. Taizhou authorities will be taking a business delegation to India in the near future to follow up.
Shanghai:
India-China Investment and Trade Cooperation Seminar
The Consulate General of India organized on 10th September
2014 an ‘India-China Investment and Trade Cooperation
Seminar’in conjunction with a delegation from the Government
of Gujarat. Gujarat delegation also presented information
about Vibrant Gujarat Summit scheduled to be held in January
2015. More than hundred representatives of Chinese
companies from a wide range of industries including textile,
auto, engineering and electrical equipment sector attended the India-China Investment Trade & Coperation Seminar
seminar. Presentations were made both by the Gujarat
at Shanghai
delegation and Consulate highlighting the advantages of
investing in India. The seminar ended with a Q&A Session.
Launch of 'Make in India' Campaign
The Consulate General of India organized a business event this
morning to mark the launch of “Make in India” campaign. The event was
organized with the support of Shanghai Federation of Industry and
Commerce and CII. There was a keen interest in the event and close to
140 representatives from more than 60 Chinese companies, Chambers
of commerce and industry from Shanghai, and Zhejiang and Jiangsu
provinces, local media and MNCs. There was a wide range of industries
including engineering goods, pharmaceuticals, electrical goods, textiles,
auto and auto-components, construction groups and investment
companies. Recording of Prime Minister Modi’s speech to launch the
“Make in India” campaign was shown at the event. This was followed Launch of Make in India Campaign at Shanghai
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by detailed presentation on investment opportunities in India and a round table discussion with industry
representatives.
Guangzhou: The "Make-in-India" initiative of Prime Minister Modi
has been launched in South and West China by the Consulate on
September 25, 2014 through a seminar which was attended by 210
representatives of 152 leading Chinese enterprises. The Consualte
organized this event with the support of the Guangdong and
Guangzhou sub-councils. Consul General K. Nagaraj Naidu made a
detailed presentation on the investment opportunities that are
available in India. All participants were given information on the FDI
policy in India, as well as sector-specific information in Chinese. The
seminar was followed by a lively Q&A session. The invitees also
listened to the speech made by Hon'ble Prime Minister Mr. Narendra
Singh Modi. The Consulate had provided all attendees a "Business
Kit", which comprised of a "Guidebook for Investing in India", as well
as sector-specific information. All promotional material was translated
and printed in Chinese.
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Launch of Make in India Campaign at
Guangzhou