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Inauguration of Festival of India in Thailand on 20 March, 2014 at Blue Elephant Restaurant, Bangkok.

Ambassador Mr. Harsh Vardhan Shringla with Mr. Sanjay Bhattacharyya & Spouse, (JS-South, MEA),(2nd from left), , Chef Nooror Somany Steppe, founding Partner and Director, Blue Elephant Restaurant, Ms. Shamshad Akhatar, Executive Secretary, UNESCAP, Mr. Anil Wadhwa, Secretary (East), MEA, and Ms Sandra Steppe, , Director, International Relations, Blue Elephant Restaurantsduring the Inauguration of Festival of India.

Mr. Anil Wadhwa, Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs, Mr. Harsh Vardhan Shringla, ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Thailand and Dr. Nalinee Taveesin, Thailand Trade Representative (from left) during the inauguration of the Festival of India.

Ms Balbir(Balbir Restaurants), Mr. Anil Wadhwa, Secretary (East),Ministry of External Affairs, Lekha Shanker(Journalist) and Mr. Pana Janviroj, President, The Nation(from left) during the Inauguration of Festival of India.

Mr. G. Balasubramaninan, Deputy Chief of Mission (first from left) with the guestsduring the Inauguration of Festival of India.

Gp.Capt.Jaspreet Singh & Spouse with Dr. Nalinee Taveesin, Thailand Trade representative & Mr. Viroj Sirihorachai, Vice President of Sales, Thai Airways(from left) during the Inauguration of Festival of India.

(from left)Ms. Arvind Manjit Singh (Joint Secretary. Ministry of Culture, India), Mr. Arvind Kumar, Counsellor, Embassy of India and Dr. Nalinee Taveesin, Thailand Trade representative during the Inauguration of Festival of India.

Ambassador Mr. Harsh Vardhan Shringla with Major General Dusdee Indrapol(first from left) and Gr.Capt. Jaspreet Singhduring the Inauguration of Festival of India.

Mr. Sanjay Bhattacharyya, Joint Secretary (South), MEA, (forth from left), Ms Ms. Arvind Manjit Singh (Joint Secretary. Ministry of Culture, India (fifth from left)and Mr. Rajesh Swami, First Secretary, Embassy of India, Bangkok(first from right) during the Inauguration of Festival of India.

Ms Savika Chaidej(Pinky) welcomed in a Indian Traditional style during the Inauguration of Festival of India.

Inaugurating the Festival by lighting the lamp by Mr. Anil Wadhwa, Secretary(East) and Dr. Nalinee Taveesin, Thailand Trade representative.

Inaugurating the Festival by lighting the lamp by H.E. Ms Srirat Rastapana and Ambassador Mr. Harsh Vardhan Shringla

Inaugurating the Festival by lighting the lamp by Mr. Narong Sasitorn, Deputy Permanent Secretary, MFA and Ambassador Mr. Harsh Vardhan Shringla

Opening remarks for the inauguration of Festival by Ambassador Mr. Harsh Vardhan Shringla.

Mr. Anil Wadhwa, Secretary (East), MEA addressing the guests during the Inauguration of Festival of India.

Dr. Nalinee Taveesin, Thailand Trade representative sharing her views for festival of India.

Distinguished guests during the inauguration of Festival of India

Distinguished guest enjoying the Chettinad cuisine during the Inauguration of Festival of India

Distinguished guests during Festival of India

A short performance of Aphilo Kuwo – Victory Dance from Indiaduring the Inauguration of Festival of India.

Ambassador Mr. Harsh Vardhan Shringla and Dr. Nalinee Taveesin, Thailand Trade representative taking part in the demonstration of preparing of Chettinad cuisine during the Inauguration of Festival of India.

Ms. Arvind Manjit Singh (Joint Secretary. Ministry of Culture, India presenting a token of appreciation to Chef Nooror Somany Steppe, founding Partner and Director, Blue Elephant Restaurant

Mr. Sanjay Bhattacharyya, Joint Secretary(South), MEA felicitating Chef Govind from ITDC, India

Ms Malathi Rao , Director ICC and Executive chef Mr. Abhilash Nair from ITDC introducing Chettinad cuisine to the guests during the Inauguration of Festival of India.

Ambassador Mr. Harsh Vardhan Shringla with Ms Vipavee Charoenpura, Thai films( first from left) and Ms Ms Savika Chaidej (Pinky)(first from right)

Mr. Vithaya Pansringarm, Film Director, Ambassador Mr. Harsh Vardhan Shringla and Mr. Noiy Pasiri during the Inauguration of Festival of India.

Ambassador Mr. Harsh Vardhan Shringla with Ms Rapeepan (first from left)during the Inauguration of Festival of India.

Ambassador Mr. Harsh Vardhan Shringla with Mr. Kulthep Narula, Benetone Films(first from left) and Ms Ann Mitchai during the Inauguration of Festival of India.

Ambassador Harsh Vardhan Shringla with Ms Malathi Rao(Dir, ICC),Ms Sandra Steppe(Blue Elephant),Chef Ahbilash Nair, Chef Govind, mr. Sanjay Bhattacharyya m(JS-South) & spouse during the Inauguration of Festival of India.