New Delhi, November 7, 2024: The ASEAN India Music Festival returns for its third edition, from 29 November to 1 December 2024, at the iconic Purana Qila in New Delhi. The event, organized by the Ministry of External Affairs and Seher, will commence at 6:30 pm and celebrate 10 years of India’s ‘Act East Policy’. It will feature performances by bands from ASEAN countries and top Indian singing sensations such as Shaan, Jasleen Royal, Sukriti Prakriti, and Raghu Dixit, showcasing diverse musical traditions.
The festival aims to further India’s Act East Policy by promoting cultural exchange and appreciation for music among ASEAN countries, including the Philippines, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
The event will be graced by S Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs, Govt. of India, as the chief guest, alongside senior officials of the Ministry of External Affairs and the Heads of Missions from all 10 ASEAN Member States. The festival aligns with the decisions made at the 21st ASEAN India Summit and highlights India’s comprehensive strategic partnership with ASEAN, particularly in the cultural domain.
Following the main event in New Delhi, the festival will continue its journey to Bangkok, Thailand, further enhancing the cultural connections between India and ASEAN. Details about the ASEAN bands performing will be announced soon.
Seher, an organization in music, dance, visual art, theatre, and cinema, has produced large-scale events in India and abroad and has consistently organized the ASEAN India Music Festival’s previous editions.
Sanjeev Bhargava, Founder Director of Seher, said, “The third edition of the ASEAN India Music Festival is a celebration of a decade of India’s ‘Act East Policy.’ The festival brings together diverse musical traditions and promotes a deeper cultural bond between India and ASEAN. With new initiatives like international performances and educational collaborations, we aim to take the cultural exchange to a new level. The new addition to this 3rd edition of ASEAN – India Music Festival is a one-day music extravaganza in Bangkok, Thailand, one of the ASEAN member states.”
The inaugural edition of the ASEAN India Music Festival took place in 2017 to commemorate 25 years of ASEAN-India relations. It was followed by a successful second edition in 2022. This year’s festival aims to build on that legacy, offering a platform for artists to share and celebrate their musical heritage.