Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Delhi Plans Cultural Welcome for BRICS Leaders’ Families
India is preparing special cultural visits for the families of BRICS leaders.
The visits will happen while the BRICS summit takes place in New Delhi.
The guests will see a museum about India’s prime ministers and political history.
They will also visit a museum showing traditional crafts.
A special bazaar will display crafts from BRICS countries.
The group will have lunch at Indian Accent and see modern Indian art at the National Gallery of Modern Art.
They are also expected to visit a large handicrafts emporium.
Extra police, medical teams and quick-response teams will help keep the visits safe.
New Delhi has planned a cultural itinerary for BRICS leaders’ spouses and family members during the three-day summit beginning September 11, 2026.
The visitors are scheduled to tour Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, the National Crafts Museum and Hastkala Academy, and the National Gallery of Modern Art.
A BRICS Bazaar on September 12 will feature crafts and products from countries in the expanded BRICS grouping.
The itinerary includes lunch at Indian Accent at The Lodhi and a visit to the Central Cottage Industries Emporium.
The emporium is expected to close temporarily from about 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., with enhanced security deployed along the visitors’ routes.
- Who
- Spouses and family members of BRICS leaders, including representatives connected to Burundi, the Philippines, Iran and Ethiopia.
- What
- A cultural itinerary featuring museums, modern art, traditional crafts, a BRICS Bazaar, lunch and a handicrafts emporium visit.
- When
- Alongside the three-day BRICS summit beginning September 11, 2026; the BRICS Bazaar is planned for September 12, and the emporium visit is scheduled for about 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Where
- New Delhi, including Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, the National Crafts Museum and Hastkala Academy, the National Gallery of Modern Art, Indian Accent at The Lodhi and the Central Cottage Industries Emporium.
- Why
- To provide a cultural welcome, highlight India’s political heritage, art and craftsmanship, and showcase cultural products from the expanded BRICS grouping.
- Summit
- The three-day BRICS summit begins September 11, 2026.
- Cultural stops
- The itinerary includes Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, the National Crafts Museum and Hastkala Academy, and the National Gallery of Modern Art.
- BRICS Bazaar
- A bazaar featuring crafts and products from BRICS countries is planned for September 12.
- Meal
- Lunch is planned at Indian Accent at The Lodhi.
- Emporium visit
- The Central Cottage Industries Emporium is expected to host the visitors from approximately 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Temporary closure
- The emporium is expected to close to regular customers for several hours during the visit.
- Security
- Quick reaction teams, several Delhi Police companies and ambulances are being deployed along key locations and routes.