Date: 21 November 2023    Time: 7:30pm   Duration: 3 hours   City: Ghent    Location: Minard    Theme: Opening

The Opening Night in Ghent will kick off the Indialogue festival. During this inaugural event, the Diya, a traditional Indian lamp, will be lit in the presence of the Indian Ambassador Mr. Santosh Jha and the Deputy of Ghent Mr. Sami Souguir. This will be followed by a concert by the Indian-European string quartet, 49 Strings, and the evening will culminate with a reception.

7:30 pm – Doors open
7:50 pm – Diya ceremony
8:00 pm – Opening speeches
8:15 pm – Concert 49 Strings
9:15 pm – Reception