The ceremonial dinner to be held tonight at the Bharat Mandapam venue of the G20 Leaders Summit in the national capital will celebrate the country's rich musical heritage - a mix of different styles of classical and contemporary music.
The performance 'Bharat Vadya Darshanam' -- Musical Journey of India -- by the 'Gaandharva Aaradhyam' group will be showcased during the dinner hosted by President Murmu.
The 18th G20 Leaders Summit has brought together leaders from the world's 20 major economies
"The three-hour-long performance at the G20 special dinner during the special dinner will see ancient musical instruments like "Ravanahatha" to "Rudra Veena," as well as the tabla and piano being played," Minister of State Meenakashi Lekhi told ANI.
"We have the legacy of Hindustand Carnatic music Specially abled artists will also perform at the dinner hosted by President Murmu. This would be a very proud moment for all of us," Lekhi said.
Earlier today Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally welcomed global leaders and heads of State at the venue with handshakes and hugs.
Prime Minister Modi expressed confidence that the gathering of world leaders will chart a new path in human-centric and inclusive development
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This is the first time that the G20 Summit is being hosted by India.
The countries taking part in the G20 Summit include Nigeria, Argentina, Italy, the AU (represented by Comoros), and South Africa. Bangladesh, the United Kingdom, and Japan Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Egypt, Australia, the United States, Canada, China, UAE, Brazil, Indonesia, and Turkey Spain, Germany, France, Mauritius, the