Indian Council for Cultural Relations
Nehru-Wangchuck Cultural Centre (NWCC)
Embassy of India, Thimphu — Bhutan
The Nehru-Wangchuck Cultural Centre was inaugurated on 21st September 2010 by Dr. Karan Singh, then President of ICCR, and His Excellency Lyonpo Minjur Dorji, then Minister for Home and Cultural Affairs, Royal Government of Bhutan. It promotes bilateral cultural linkages between India and Bhutan through a diverse and vibrant calendar of programmes.
Classes & Training
Yoga and Indian Classical Music with India-based Gurus and professional trainers. Art workshops, drawing and painting competitions, seminars, lecture demonstrations and documentary screenings twice a month.
Library
Over 5,000 books covering religion, art and culture, history, political affairs, fashion and fiction. Reading room with latest magazines and newspapers, plus a rich collection of CDs and DVDs.
Siddhartha Art Gallery
1,280 sq. ft. display area hosting major exhibitions. Notable shows include "Buddhism in India", "Through the Lens of Time" and "His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo of Bhutan and India's Leadership".
Gandhi Jayanti & Heritage
Commemorated 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi with photo exhibition "Mohan Se Mahatma Tak", essay competition "What India Means to Me" and photography contest "India Through Bhutanese Eyes".
Cultural Performances
Hosted Indian cultural and musical troupes during the Golden Jubilee of India-Bhutan diplomatic relations in 2018 — including folk dances of North East India, classical dance forms, Sitar, Slide Guitar and Ghatam groups.
Literary & Youth Platform
Platform for upcoming young artists and writers of Bhutan to exhibit works and launch books. Closely associated with Mountain Echoes Literary Festival, patronised by Her Majesty the Royal Queen Mother.
Thimphu, Bhutan
Contact Information
Address
Nehru Wangchuck Cultural Centre, Thimphu, Bhutan
Phone
+975-322162, +975-322818 (Office)
Email
cul[dot]thimphu[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in
iccr[dot]thimphu[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in
hoc[dot]thimphu[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in
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