Artistes from 21 countries will take part in this year's International Dussehra Festival in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh Chief Parliamentary Secretary Sunder Singh Thakur said in New Delhi on October 6. After chairing an ambassadors' meet to discuss the participation of various countries in this year's festival in New Delhi, Thakur said ambassadors, excellencies and heads of mission from various nations will meet Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on October 18 in Kullu to hold bilateral talks on various points of interest. Representatives from these countries will set up stalls during the festival while cultural troupes will perform during an international folk dance festival to promote cultural exchange and foster harmony, goodwill and understanding, according to a statement issued here on Friday.
Thakur also briefed diplomats and representatives of various embassies about the event's preparedness, including logistics and travel support to be extended to the visitors for their participation in the Dussehra festival. Also read | Navratri 2024: Dos and don'ts of fasting this festive season Meanwhile, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that Virtual pujas and live darshanas have emerged as new age practices allowing devotees from around the world to maintain a connection with these ancient shrines,. He said the state government was harnessing modern technology to strengthen the bond between the devotees and the Shaktipeeths situated in Himachal Pradesh.
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