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VIP Visit

BRICS Delegates Experience the Living Heritage of Mewar

An International Gathering Meets the Cultural Legacy of Udaipur

BRICS delegates at The City Palace Museum

Delegates from BRICS nations during their tour of
The City Palace Museum, Udaipur, pictured at The Manek Chowk

On 8th August 2026, Udaipur welcomed an international delegation of senior officials and representatives from BRICS countries namely - Russia, China, South Africa, Ethiopia and Indonesia and partner nations on the occasion of the Meeting of Heads of BRICS Competition Authorities, organised by the Competition Commission of India under India's BRICS Chairship 2026. The high-level meeting brought together competition authorities to strengthen cooperation, dialogue and knowledge-sharing on emerging challenges in competition law and policy. As part of their Udaipur experience, the visiting delegates were welcomed at The City Palace Museum, where the formal proceedings of international diplomacy gave way to an encounter with the centuries-old cultural heritage of Mewar.

A Welcome in the Mewari Tradition
Upon their arrival at The City Palace Museum, the distinguished guests received a traditional welcome reflecting the warmth and graciousness of Mewari hospitality. The welcome set the tone for an experience that brought together contemporary international engagement and the living traditions of Rajasthan. The delegation then embarked on a curated journey through the historic galleries of The City Palace Museum. Moving through its palaces, courtyards and collections, the visitors encountered an extraordinary confluence of architecture, art, craftsmanship and history-each element offering an insight into the cultural legacy of Mewar. The delegates showed particular interest in the palace's architectural details and the collections preserved within its historic spaces. Their visit also provided an opportunity to appreciate the continuing work of heritage conservation and museum presentation undertaken by the Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation, ensuring that the tangible and intangible heritage of Mewar remains accessible to generations to come. Contemporary accounts of the visit noted the delegates' appreciation of the Museum's heritage, architecture, conservation and presentation.

From Palace to the Lake
Following their museum visit, the delegation travelled by boat across Lake Pichola to Jagmandir Island Palace. Surrounded by the Aravalli hills and tranquil waters, the journey offered international guests a glimpse of Udaipur's royal heritage, scenic beauty and enduring traditions of hospitality.
Where Diplomacy Meets Heritage
The Udaipur visit carried significance beyond tourism. The BRICS competition authorities meeting itself focused on cooperation in competition enforcement, including emerging challenges associated with digital markets and renewable energy. The participating authorities adopted a joint statement titled “Strengthening Cooperation to Promote Fair Competition, including in Renewable Energy Markets.”

Against this backdrop of international dialogue, Udaipur offered a distinctive setting in which global engagement intersected with India's cultural heritage. For the visiting delegates, the journey through The City Palace Museum, across Lake Pichola and to Jagmandir provided an introduction to the enduring legacy of Mewar-one where history continues to live through its architecture, collections, traditions and hospitality. The visit thus became more than an itinerary of heritage sites. It was an opportunity for international representatives to experience Mewar as a living cultural legacy, adding a memorable dimension to an important international gathering hosted in Udaipur.

BRICS delegates at Amar Mahal Gallery

BRICS Delegates admiring master craftsmanship at the Amar Mahal Gallery: Splendour of Silver - Reflecting the finest of silver smithy