Indian culture, music, cinema and art are the taste of weather in Saudi Arabia. The Riyadh cultural calendar is packed with Indian highlights emphasizing interest in Indians.
In the latest offering, the Indian Embassy in Saudi capital Riyadh is organizing a music performance by Sarod Mestro Ustab Amjad Ali Khan on 6 February. This will be the first time that Sarod Legend will be done in Saudi Arabia, which has seen rapid liberalization. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to change the state in a social and cultural place as part of Vision 2030.
The performance, “Three Generation, One Melody”, is being held in collaboration with the Royal Commission for Riyadh city, along with Khan’s sons Ayan and Aman, will also be involved with his grandchildren Abeer and Zahan.
Indian Ambassador to Saudi Dr. Suhail Ajaj Khan told NDTV that for the first time in Saudi Arabia, this unique music performance is going to showcase the prosperity of Indian classical music.
He said, “Strong interest among Saudi friends towards this concert is a testimony to the popularity of Indian music, art and cinema in the state that has only deepened in recent years,” he said.
The cultural presence of India is deeply echoed in various fields of Saudi life, from food to entertainment, promotes a strong cultural exchange that enriches both societies. Many such programs have been seen in Saudi in the last few months.
The second edition of the Pravasi Embassy Intelligence by the embassy held in October 2024 demonstrated the incredible diversity of Indian culture. With the participation of more than 450 artists representing 14 Indian states.
Recently, actor Hrithik Roshan was honored at the Joy Awards in Riyadh for completing 25 years in the film industry.
Music Mestro R Rahman is ready to perform in Riyadh next month.
As part of the Riyadh season 2024, a ten -day Indian cultural festival was organized by Saudi officials in October 2024 at the famous Suwadi Park in Riyadh.
“This not only reflects the strength of people’s relations with our people, but also has immense ability to exchange cultural exchange between the two countries,” Dr. Khan said.
