Artists from India and ASEAN nations unite in Shillong to explore the shared heritage of Ramayana
In a vibrant celebration of cultural exchange, the 3rd ASEAN-India Artists’ Camp 2025 was held in Shillong, Meghalaya, under the theme “Echoes of Ramayana: Artistic Journeys Across ASEAN and India.” Organized by the Ministry of External Affairs in collaboration with Seher, the camp brought together 21 visual artists from ASEAN Member States, Timor-Leste, and India from 01–07 April 2025.
Artists unite under shared Ramayana heritage in Shillong to mark a decade of Act East Policy
The event marked a decade of India’s Act East Policy and coincided with the declaration of 2025 as ASEAN-India Year of Tourism. The camp, which was launched in New Delhi on 29 March, included public artworks, demonstrations, workshops, and interactions between artists and local students—encouraging creative dialogue and deeper mutual understanding.
At the Closing Ceremony on 07 April, Minister of State for External Affairs Shri Pabitra Margherita commended the artists for their participation and emphasized the deep-rooted shared values and cultural ties that bind India and ASEAN nations. The Minister noted that such initiatives strengthen people-to-people connections and help forge a common artistic and cultural future.
