# BRICS cultural exchange initiatives in India

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brics-cultural-exchange-initiatives-in-india
> Updated: 2026-09-27T11:24:05.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Under India’s BRICS Presidency, various cultural exchange initiatives are being highlighted. In September 2026, the INNOPROM India exhibition in New Delhi showcased crowns created for the BRICS Beauty Contest by the Russian jewelry house CHAMOVSKIKH. These pieces, designed for the Miss, Mrs, and Little Miss BRICS categories, were intended to demonstrate Russian industrial and craftsmanship capabilities.

Following this, the Indian Ministry of Culture announced plans to host the BRICS Theatre Festival 2026 in New Delhi from October 12 to 14. Themed ‘Shared Stories, Shared Futures’, the festival aims to foster cooperation among nine BRICS member and partner countries. The event is expected to involve over 100 practitioners and scholars, featuring theatrical traditions from nations including India, Russia, South Africa, Iran, Ethiopia, Kazakhstan, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-27: Ministry of Culture to host BRICS Theatre Festival 2026 in New Delhi

India's Ministry of Culture will host the BRICS Theatre Festival 2026 in New Delhi from October 12-14, featuring over 100 practitioners from nine BRICS member and partner nations.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ministry-of-culture-to-host-brics-theatre-festival-2026-in-new-delhi

### 2026-09-10: BRICS Beauty Contest crowns displayed at INNOPROM India 2026

The BRICS Beauty Contest 2026 crowns, crafted by Russia's CHAMOVSKIKH, are being exhibited at INNOPROM India 2026 in New Delhi, showcasing Russian craftsmanship and cultural exchange.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brics-beauty-contest-crowns-displayed-at-innoprom-india-2026

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