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As part of its strategy to enrich the cultural scene in the kingdom of Bahrain, H.E Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al-Khalifa, president of Bahrain’s Culture & Archaeology Authority, met with H.E Mr. Alok Kumar Sinha, the Indian Ambassador to Bahrain at his office on 14 September 2015. The meeting comes within the framework of working towards openness to different cultures. Means of cultural cooperation between the two countries were discussed along with strengthening the historical ties between Bahraini and Indian cultures.

H.E Shaikha Mai lauded the historic visit to India by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa, which has impacted positively on bilateral cultural and commercial relations between the two countries. H.E argued that the Bahraini society has known the Indian community for decades and has become part of its tissue. H.E also praised the ‘Little India’ project, which will honor the strong bond between both societies.

‘Little India’, which will be located in Bab Bahrain Old Suq, is a bustling and colorful Indian enclave and is a good way to get a taste for the Indian culture in Bahrain. Indian music and dances, bright colors, spices, and an Asian atmosphere will fill the place and make it a challenging adventure. A walk through the area will bring you across traders selling flowers, traditional Indian sweets, spices, prayer items, Indian clothes, Indian music and movies, restaurants with scrumptious Indian food, Indian beauty salons and so much more.

H.E Mr. Alok Kumar Sinha, for his part, lauded the efforts deployed by the Ministry of Culture to provide the best services to all residents in Bahrain, including the Indian community. H.E also praised the historical relations between both countries and stressed the need to enhance them. The Indian ambassador said this project has his total support and he will do whatever it takes to realize it.