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Events and Activities on ODOP
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Event / Initiative
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23 Oct 2024
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Meeting with Invest India ODOP Division
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High Commissioner Mr. Manish met with Ms. Akanksha Kanungo and her team from the ODOP Division at Invest India in New Delhi. The meeting focused on developing strategic marketing frameworks to promote ODOP products in Cyprus and across Europe. Key discussions included premium offerings like Coorg and Araku coffees, Maharashtra wines, Odisha silver filigree, Rajasthan block-printed textiles, lacework, and pottery. The outcome was a roadmap for establishing exhibitions, trade fairs, and business networking opportunities through the High Commission. Highlights: Emphasized innovative strategies, strengthening economic ties, and supporting local artisans via #MakeInIndia and #CulturalExchange.
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15 Nov 2024
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MBS Wellbeing Festival, Limassol
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The Mission’s presence at the MBS Wellbeing Festival 2024 reflected India's commitment to healthy lifestyle advocacy. High Commissioner Mr. Manish inaugurated a vibrant booth showcasing eight varieties of millets—Bajra, Ragi, Foxtail, Proso, Barnyard, Little, Kodo, and Sorghum—alongside informative displays and recipe samples. Books titled “Millet Recipes – A Healthy Choice” and “Millet Magic – Nutritious Recipes from India's Ancient Grains” were launched, accompanied by Prime Minister Modi's message promoting millets. This event emphasized the synergies between sustainable agriculture and nutrition under the ODOP umbrella. Highlights: Promoted #MilletsForHealth, featured video content on millet benefits, and aligned with #SustainableLiving.
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24 Nov 2024
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Whiskey Tasting Event
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As part of diplomatic outreach to trade and hospitality leaders, the High Commission infused the event with ODOP branding. Banners and informational material showcased India’s district specialties in an elegant setting, promoting heritage products through deluxe culinary engagement. Highlights: Inaugurated the first Indian Whisky Tasting Event in Cyprus featuring Amrut and Indri single malts; attended by distributors, retailers, hotels, and enthusiasts; highlighted India's role as the largest Scotch market and award-winning Indian whiskeys. (Note: Date adjusted based on post; original query had 2025, likely typo.)
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17 Nov 2024
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Women Entrepreneurship Day 2024
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In an empowering fusion of craft, wellness, and knowledge, the ODOP initiative took center stage at Women Entrepreneurship Day. An ODOP booth displayed district-wise artisanal crafts and handlooms while promoting millets and offering the Bharat Ko Janiye Quiz—an interactive platform to explore India’s culture and achievements. High Commissioner Mr. Manish inspired attendees to support local handcrafts and adopt wholesome millet-based diets, reinforcing the intersection of gender, enterprise, and heritage. Highlights: Showcased #OneDistrictOneProduct crafts, #MilletsOfIndia for health, and encouraged quiz participation for cultural diplomacy.
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13 Jan 2025
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Virtual Buyer – Seller Meet for India Cyprus Coffee Stakeholders
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On 13 January 2025, the High Commission of India in Nicosia, in collaboration with the Coffee Board of India, organised a Virtual Coffee Meet to connect Indian coffee exporters with Cypriot coffee importers. The initiative was designed to strengthen commercial linkages between the two countries and highlight the rich diversity and premium quality of Indian coffee, including varieties from Coorg, Araku, Chikmagalur, and other ODOP-identified regions. The event served as a platform for exporters and importers to explore new trade opportunities, discuss market trends, and establish direct partnerships, reflecting the Mission’s commitment to promoting India’s agricultural products and supporting economic diplomacy in Cyprus. Highlights: Focused on ODOP coffees; fostered trade ties. (Note: Date in description is 13 Jan; query had January 24.)
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29 Mar 2025
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Flavours of Bharat & ODOP Wall
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A flagship cultural diplomacy event where the High Commission unveiled the ODOP Wall, a permanent showcase of India's district handicrafts and specialties. Opened by High Commissioner Mr. Manish and Cyprus' Deputy Minister of Culture, the installation features Blue Pottery, Pattachitra, Madhubani, Brassware, Sandalwood carvings, Silver Filigree, Banarasi Silk, Kerala Handloom, Gujarat Ikat, Ayurvedic products, and Indian literature. Attended by dignitaries, diaspora, and students, the event elevated ODOP visibility and fortified cultural ties. Highlights: Unveiled by key officials; permanent installation promoting #ODOP and #MakeInIndia; attended by government, diplomatic, and business representatives. (Note: Post dated April 8, but event sidelines of Flavours of Bharat in late March.)
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28 Apr 2025
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Travel Expo Cyprus 2025
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The India Pavilion at Travel Expo Cyprus featured a sweeping portrayal of Himalayan vistas, Kerala’s backwaters, Rajasthan’s lively festivals, and Goa’s beaches. Curated under the High Commission’s stewardship, it embodied cultural and tourism diplomacy. The unveiling of the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025 T-shirt further highlighted India’s wellness ethos in alignment with ODOP’s handcrafted traditions. Highlights: Inaugurated by Cypriot Deputy Minister of Tourism; showcased #IncredibleIndia tourism; unveiled IDY T-shirt for wellness; engaged visitors on cultural heritage.
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11 Jun 2025
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Education Diplomacy Meeting
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A critical dialogue between High Commissioner Mr. Manish and Mr. George Pantelis, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education (Cyprus), focusing on facilitating academic cooperation and ensuring safety and mobility frameworks for the growing number of Indian students in Cyprus. The meeting reinforced people-to-people engagement and opened doors for research collaborations and cultural studies tied to Indian heritage. Highlights: Discussed student mobility, safety, and bilateral frameworks; acknowledged rising Indian students in Cyprus as #EducationHub; fostered #PeopleToPeople ties.
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1 Feb 2025
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Youth Tech Fest
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ODOP branding and banners were integrated into the Youth Tech Fest, aiming to link India’s traditional craftsmanship with innovation themes. The participation highlighted the creativity and heritage behind ODOP products and sought to engage young entrepreneurs and technologists in cultural preservation. Highlights: Featured Made in India games, India Quiz, and themes like edutainment and cultural heritage; included free yoga session in collaboration with Art of Living Cyprus; promoted innovation and wellness.
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https://x.com/HCI_Nicosia/status/1881621912918319502 (Main event post); https://x.com/HCI_Nicosia/status/1879509394515181575 (Yoga session at fest)
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7 Aug 2025
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National Handloom Day
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The Mission encouraged diaspora members to don Indian handloom attire—many of which are ODOP products—such as Banarasi Silk, Bhagalpur Tussar, and Odisha Ikat, as part of heritage promotion and sustainable fashion awareness. Highlights: Celebrated #MyHandloomMyPride; invited photo submissions for featuring; paid tribute to Swadeshi Movement; promoted vocal for local with handloom PDFs and tags.
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9 Jul 2025
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Diaspora Engagement – Meeting with Ms. Shobha Parthasarathy & Mr. Venkatesh Rengarajan
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High Commissioner Mr. Manish met distinguished diaspora members Ms. Shobha Parthasarathy and Mr. Venkatesh Rengarajan at the Mission. He appreciated their sustained efforts in promoting Indian culture in Cyprus, particularly Ms. Parthasarathy’s initiative “Bhasha – The Language of Art”. Through this platform she has been showcasing traditional handicrafts and folk art forms such as Madhubani (Bihar), Warli (Maharashtra), Dokra (Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand), and Kolam (Tamil Nadu). These artworks, made using eco-friendly natural materials, underline the diversity and sustainability of India’s traditions. The High Commissioner reaffirmed the Mission’s commitment to supporting diaspora-led initiatives that preserve and promote India’s ODOP-linked crafts and folk art in Cyprus. Highlights: Commended "Bhasha – The Language of Art" for eco-friendly arts; reaffirmed support for diaspora in preserving #ODOP traditions.
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