The Culture Working Group meeting under India's G2O Presidency will be held in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha from May 14-17, as per an official statement. The Culture Working Group (CWG) meeting during India's G20 Presidency will emphasise 'Culture Unites All' in campaign mode to highlight India's unwavering belief in multilateralism based on peaceful coexistence among diverse cultures and communities, the statement said.
Padma Sudarshan Pattnaik from Odisha will create sand art on the theme at Puri Beach on May 14 as part of the 'Culture Unites All' campaign, which will be held at the second Culture Working Group meeting in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha from May 14 - 17. GK Reddy, Union Minister for Culture, Tourism, and DoNER, and Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State for Culture and Parliamentary Affairs, will inaugurate the installation at 5:30 pm, as per the statement.
According to the statement, in today's interconnected world, culture plays a critical role in driving collaborative outcomes and promoting inclusivity and harmonious living.
"The theme 'Culture Unites All' acknowledges that, while cultural traditions and practises may differ greatly, they frequently share underlying values and principles. All forms of culture have the potential to transcend boundaries, foster connections, and inspire genuine dialogue and understanding among individuals, communities, and nations," the statement read.
"Culture provides pathways to collaborate and develop sustainable and balanced solutions to contemporary global challenges," it added.
According to the statement, encapsulating the essence of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,' the message of 'Culture Unites All' embodies a holistic vision to work towards a collective sustainable future and universal well-being.
Sudarshan Pattnaik, a pioneer of sand art in India, has been awarded the Padma Shri, India's third highest civilian honour, for his distinguished service. "His sand art installations are world-renowned, and he has represented India in numerous international competitions." Pattnaik "believes in using his art to raise awareness about social and environmental issues, as well as as a catalyst to spread the message of peace and harmony while bringing people together for a common cause," according to the statement.