Date: 21 November 2023    Time: 6:30pm   Duration: 3 hours   City: Ghent    Location: Minard    Theme: Opening

The Ghent opening night of Indialogue officially kicks off the festival. During an inclusive ritual, the Diya, a traditional Indian lamp, will be lit in the presence of the Indian ambassador, the mayor of Ghent and the dean of Ghent University. You can also attend a series of presentations by prominent artists, scientists and entrepreneurs. The evening will end with a reception and a concert by the Indian-European string quartet 49 Strings.