A Ramayana festival, Ramayana stamps, specially-made Khadi jackets, and, of course, the Republic Day parade — India is planning a grand show for the 10 Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders, who will be in the capital from January 24 to 26.
Officials said a Ramayana festival, which has a special connect with many of the ASEAN countries, has been curated by top artists.
With mythology and folklore connecting the countries, various forms of Ramayana are prevalent in the South East Asian region. Sources said troupes performing Ramakien in Thailand, Pha Lak Pha Lam in Laos, Yama Zatddaw in Myanmar, Kakawin Ramayana in Indonesia and Hikayat Seri Rama in Malaysia will be part of the festival.
Read more of this in a report by Shubhajit Roy published in The Indian Express...
