Archive · 9 Jun 2025
Chinese Ambassador Takes First Train Ride to Shantiniketan
The Chinese Ambassador to India, Mr. Xu, took his first train ride in India!
He traveled from Howrah station to Shantiniketan, a place connected to the famous writer Rabindranath Tagore.
He is visiting a university there and exploring museums with Tagore's art and writings.
The Ambassador shared his excitement about experiencing Indian culture and traveling on a train.
He's even meeting the university's leader.
Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong took his first train journey in India on Monday.
He traveled from Howrah station to Shantiniketan on the Shantiniketan Express.
The Ambassador visited Visva-Bharati University, founded by Rabindranath Tagore.
His visit included Rabindra-Bhavana, containing Tagore's manuscripts and paintings.
He is scheduled to meet the Vice Chancellor of Visva-Bharati.
- Who
- Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong
- What
- Took his first train journey in India.
- When
- Monday
- Where
- From Howrah station to Shantiniketan, India
- Why
- To experience Indian culture and visit Visva-Bharati University.
- Ambassador
- Xu Feihong
- Train Route
- Howrah to Shantiniketan
- Train
- Shantiniketan Express
- Destination
- Shantiniketan, West Bengal
- University
- Visva-Bharati University
Sources
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