India Showcases Piprahwa Relics, Buddhist Heritage in Shanghai
Indian Consulate hosts Deepavali reception, unveils Chinese translations of Jataka Tales to promote cultural ties
- Indian Consulate hosts Deepavali reception in Shanghai.
- CG Pratik Mathur highlights the Piprahwa relics project.
- Chinese editions of Jataka Tales books inaugurated.
- Discussions cover tourism, trade and regional connectivity.
GG News Bureau
Shanghai, 30th Oct: India showcased its Buddhist heritage and cultural links with China during a special reception hosted by the Consulate General of India in Shanghai for Friends of India and members of the diplomatic community ahead of Deepavali celebrations.
Consul General Pratik Mathur delivered a keynote address on the Piprahwa relics project, highlighting its historical and civilisational significance. The event also featured the inauguration of Chinese-translated editions of Amar Chitra Katha books based on the Jataka Tales, aimed at introducing Indian Buddhist stories to Chinese readers.
The reception was organised to mark the beginning of Deepavali week celebrations and strengthen engagement with the local diplomatic and cultural community.
Mathur also spoke about growing tourism flows and the potential for stronger economic ties through trade and regional connectivity.
The initiative underlined India’s efforts to promote its civilisational heritage, expand cultural understanding and encourage closer people-to-people connections with China.
