Chinese Scholars to Visit Visva-Bharati
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Chinese scholars to visit Visva-Bharati University on 1st April 2025. |
| Purpose | International seminar on Rabindranath Tagore, marking 75th anniversary of India-China diplomatic ties. |
| Host Institution | Cheena Bhavana, Visva-Bharati University, Santiniketan. |
| Chinese Delegation | Around 20 scholars and experts from China. |
| Organizing Bodies | Chinese Consulate in Kolkata and Cheena Bhavana, Visva-Bharati University. |
| Historical Significance | Centenary of Tagore's visit to China in 1924 and 75 years of India-China diplomatic relations. |
| Previous Initiatives | Indian scholars visited China in 2024 to "Retrace the Footsteps of Tagore" and a photo exhibition at Visva-Bharati commemorating Tagore's visit to China. |
| Cheena Bhavana | Oldest Chinese studies department in South Asia, established in April 1937 by Rabindranath Tagore and Professor Tan Yun-Shan. |
| Cultural Exchange Highlight | Indian Medical Mission to China in 1938, led by Dr. Dwarkanath Kotnis, and initiatives by the Dr. Dwarkanath Kotnis Memorial Committee in West Bengal. |