{"id":5178,"date":"2026-06-30T07:22:23","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T07:22:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/probharatnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/30\/pm-modi-showcases-indias-cultural-heritage-through-handcrafted-gifts-during-seychelles-visit\/"},"modified":"2026-06-30T07:22:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T07:22:23","slug":"pm-modi-showcases-indias-cultural-heritage-through-handcrafted-gifts-during-seychelles-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/probharatnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/30\/pm-modi-showcases-indias-cultural-heritage-through-handcrafted-gifts-during-seychelles-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"PM Modi Showcases India’s Cultural Heritage Through Handcrafted Gifts During Seychelles Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi<\/strong> showcased India’s rich cultural heritage and traditional craftsmanship by presenting a carefully curated collection of handcrafted gifts to the top leadership of Seychelles<\/strong> during his three-day official visit to the island nation.<\/p>\n

The diplomatic gifts reflected India’s diverse handloom and handicraft traditions while symbolising the strong cultural ties and shared environmental values between New Delhi and Victoria.<\/p>\n

President Patrick Herminie<\/strong> received a Muradabadi Brass Tortoise<\/strong>, handcrafted by artisans from Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh<\/strong>, popularly known as India’s “Brass City.” The tortoise, symbolising wisdom, resilience and longevity in Indian philosophy, was chosen in recognition of Seychelles’ close association with the iconic Aldabra Giant Tortoise.<\/p>\n

First Lady Veronique Herminie<\/strong> was presented with a Maheshwari Silk Stole<\/strong> from Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh<\/strong>, renowned for its elegant silk-cotton weave and traditional motifs, along with an intricately crafted Bidriware Box<\/strong> from Bidar, Karnataka<\/strong>, featuring delicate silver inlay work on a black metal surface.<\/p>\n

Vice President Sebastien Pillay<\/strong> received an Orchid Art Painting<\/strong> from Sikkim<\/strong>, depicting India’s national bird, the peacock, surrounded by orchids\u2014the national flower of Seychelles\u2014symbolising the two countries’ shared commitment to biodiversity and environmental conservation.<\/p>\n

Second Lady Lina Pillay<\/strong>, wife of the Vice President, was gifted a Kanchivaram Silk Fabric<\/strong> from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu<\/strong>. The GI-tagged handloom textile, known for its luxurious texture, intricate gold zari work and exceptional craftsmanship, represents one of India’s finest weaving traditions.<\/p>\n

Speaker of the Seychelles National Assembly Azarel Ernesta<\/strong> received a Toda Embroidered Shawl<\/strong>, handcrafted by the indigenous Toda community of the Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu. The shawl, featuring distinctive red and black geometric embroidery, reflects India’s indigenous heritage and traditional weaving techniques.<\/p>\n

Prime Minister Modi concluded his landmark three-day visit to Seychelles after achieving 19 major bilateral outcomes<\/strong> across sectors including defence, space, healthcare and development cooperation. During the visit, he was also conferred with Seychelles’ prestigious “Guardian of the Blue Horizon”<\/strong> honour by President Patrick Herminie.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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