National Museum is hosting an exhibition on life and times of Guru Nanak Sahib

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New Delhi : In line with its ethos of encouraging dissemination of knowledge in respect of history, culture, and artistic excellence and achievements, the National Museum, New Delhi, is hosting and supporting an exhibition from February 1, 2020, on the life and times of Guru Nanak Sahib.

The exhibition is a collaborative effort between National Museum of Ministry of Culture, VOYCE, and SikhRI, (the Sikh Research Institute, USA). The exhibition will showcase 1-Ness and 1-Identity and will continue till February 9, 2020, at National Museum, New Delhi.

The exhibition coincides with Guru Nanak Sahib’s 550 years of Prakash Purab (illumination day). The exhibition is both timely and relevant  as it provides opportunity to younger generation to re-connect with the teachings of Guru Nanak Sahib and the ideals that he stood for, according to a PIB release.

This exhibition presents an opportunity to experience and engage with the Guru Nanak Sahib’s message of 1-Ness. The multi-format events include panel discussions, workshops, poetry and music sessions, performances by children, interactive art, dastangoi performances, themed workshops, guided tours and more. The whole approach of organising this event, and the diversity of activities, is that there is something for everyone to reflect and engage with 1-Ness.

“Our museums need to be open spaces for dialogue and interaction; this exhibition, through the walking tours and a range of activities, has made this engagement possible. We welcome more such initiatives so that the National Museum can offer the best cultural experiences in India and the world,” says Raghvendra Singh, CEO, Development of Museums and Cultural Spaces, Government of India.

“The exhibition also reinforces what the National Museum is about – a cultural centre for enjoyment and interaction of the people in artistic and cultural activity as also as an epitome of national identity,” he adds.