As part of celebrations of 75 years of India’s Independence, the Embassy of India in Baku organized an event to felicitate the participants of the Online Global Poster and Painting Competition 2021.

The global competition was organized by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations under the motto “My Idea of India”.

The majority of the 70 paintings and posters by Azerbaijani artists and students, which were already submitted online for the competition were on display at the event which was attended by school students, members of Painters Association of Azerbaijan and representatives of the media.

Ambassador of India Bawitlung Vanlalvawna highlighted the events which are being organized to celebrate the 75 years of Independence of India - Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. He said that such events will bring the people of the two countries closer together.

Speaking at the event, famous artist Gunay Zebic also spoke on the occasion.

The event also featured a performance of raga music by Azerbaijani Artist Ilkhas Mammadov.

The last date of entry is 31 October.