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The special dinner hosted by President Draupadi Murmu for G20 leaders on September 9 evening will witness a musical performance showcasing ancient

A musical showcase featuring ancient classical instruments like 'Ravanahatha' and 'Rudra Veena' will be the highlight of the special dinner hosted by President Draupadi Murmu for G20 leaders on Saturday evening.

G20 Summit In Delhi: The performance, titled Bharat Vadya Darshanam or Musical Journey of India, will be presented by the Gaandharva Aatodyam group and will take centre stage during the ceremonial dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu in honour of the G20 leaders on September 9.

Celebrating the rich tapestry of the countrys musical heritage, an ensemble of virtuoso instrumentalists bringing different styles of classical and contemporary music will perform for world leaders attending the G20 Summit here, according to an official brochure of the programme. The performance

"Odissi music, like Odissi dance, is not only very ancient but also has its own characteristic features to be reckoned as a classical music form."

Artists to perform before foreign dignitaries for three hours during the dinner progamme which will be hosted by President Droupadi Murmu on September 9. | Latest News India

From the presentation of Rabindranath Tagore's popular song Ekla Chalo Re to Rajasthani folk artists' performance, the musical night is set to be an exciting affair.

An ensemble of virtuoso instrumentalists from India will perform a musical journey showcasing the countrys rich heritage for world leaders attending the G20 Summit. The performance, titled Bharat Vadya Darshanam, will feature classical and contemporary music styles using traditional Indian instruments. The ensemble includes 78 instrumentalists from all over the country, including children, women, differently-abled artists, young men, and professionals.

During the dinner programme, about 78 instrumentalists from all over the country will perform together before the world leaders for three hours between 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm

G20 Summit in Delhi: India is all set to host the G20 Summit in New Delhi from September 9-10. World leaders will arrive in New Delhi to attend the G20 Summit. The summit will be hosted at the state-of-the-art Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Notably, India assumed the G20 presidency on December 1 last year and about 200 meetings related to G20 were organized in 60 cities across the country. Stay here for all updates