Culture corridor at G20 leaders’ summit in Delhi

Culture corridor at G20 leaders’ summit in Delhi

Subject: International Relations

Section: International Grouping

More about the news:

• A culture corridor showcasing the art, craft and heritage of all the G­20 nations and guest countries would be shown at the G­20 leaders’ summit to be held in New Delhi.
• The corridor would have both physical and digital components.
•  The digital repository would include 3D replicas of national treasures nominated by each of the G­20 countries,
• Each of the G­20 member States had nominated one artefact showcasing their culture for a digital exhibition which would be showcased at the culmination.

More about Bharat Mandapam:

• The Bharat Mandapam is the international exhibition-cum-convention centre (IECC) complex.
• It is developed as a national project.
• It is the new convention complex that will help showcase and promote India as a global business destination.
• The term Bharat Mandapam derives its root from Lord Basaveshwara’s idea of Anubhav Mandapam, which was a pavilion for public ceremonies..
• The IECC complex has been developed as India’s largest MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions) destination.
• The shape of the building is derived from the Shankha (conch shell).
• The different walls and facades of the centre depict several elements of India’s traditional art and culture including ‘Surya Shakti’, ‘Zero to ISRO’ and Pancha Mahabhuta.

What is G20 Summit:

• G-20 was a group of finance ministers and central bank governors from 19 individual countries and the European Union.
• It was established in 1999 and was elevated to a forum of Heads of Government in 2008 to effectively respond to the global financial crisis of 2008.
• G-20 is a forum, not a legislative body and its agreements and decisions have no legal impact, but they do influence countries’ policies and global cooperation..
• The G20 membership accounts for
  • Two-thirds of the world’s population, 
  • 85% of global gross domestic product,
  • 80% of global investment 
  • 75% of global trade.
  • Contribute 79% of the world carbon emissions
• G20 does not have any permanent secretariat or headquarters.
• The G20 Summit is formally known as the “Summit on Financial Markets and the World Economy”.