On March 31, 2023, the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre made history by opening its doors to the public. This multi-disciplinary cultural space was the first of its kind in India and showcased the country’s best offerings in music, theatre, fine arts, and crafts to audiences from around the world.

The launch programming featured a range of carefully curated art and craft exhibitions, including the ‘Swadesh’ exposition, which celebrated India’s diverse cultural traditions. Alongside this were three blockbuster shows – ‘The Great Indian Musical: Civilization to Nation,’ a musical theatrical performance, ‘India in Fashion,’ a costume art exhibition, and ‘Sangam/Confluence,’ a visual art show. Together, these programs provided a glimpse into India’s rich cultural heritage, highlighting its global impact and showcasing the versatility of the Cultural Centre’s spaces.

Speaking at the launch event, Mrs. Nita Ambani shared her thoughts on the significance of the Cultural Centre, stating that bringing it to life had been a sacred journey. She explained that the Centre was created as a space to promote and celebrate India’s artistic and cultural heritage in cinema, music, dance, drama, literature, folklore, arts, crafts, science, and spirituality. It was also a place where the world’s best could be welcomed to India, while India showcased its best to the world.

The opening of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre was a defining moment for India’s cultural infrastructure, offering a platform for artistic expression and a space for cultural exchange. The Centre continues to host a diverse range of exhibitions, performances, and events, attracting visitors from all over the world to experience the best of Indian arts and culture.

One of the primary objectives of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre is to showcase the diversity of Indian textiles to the world. The centre’s exhibitions and events provide a platform for weavers, designers, and artisans to showcase their work, attracting both national and international attention. In a recent interview with India Today, Mukesh Ambani said, “The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre has been established to promote India’s rich and diverse cultural heritage. One of our primary aims is to showcase India’s textile traditions to the world, and we are committed to preserving these traditions for future generations.”

The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre has also been working closely with artisans and weavers, collaborating with them to create new designs and products. The centre provides support to artisans by offering them training, funding, and marketing opportunities. In an interview with Business Standard, Prasad Bidapa, a renowned fashion choreographer and consultant, said, “The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre is doing an excellent job of collaborating with artisans and weavers. They are not just providing them with a platform to showcase their work but are also supporting them in various ways. This is critical for the preservation of India’s textile traditions.

The team Looms of India are overwhelmed by this great initiative of Reliance Foundation and can’t thanks enough for this great service India and specially Textile and Looms weavers 

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