India's ambassador to China Ashok K. Kantha along with Zhong Yanqun, Vice Chair of Standing Committee of Shanghai Municipal People's Congress, jointly inaugurated the India Culture Week "India in Shanghai" at the majestic Shanghai Grand Theatre yesterday. <br/><br/>China Shanghai International Arts Festival (CSIAF) is the only state-level International Arts Festival hosted by the Ministry of Culture of China and organized by Shanghai Municipal People's Government. For the first time ever in the 17-year history of the China Shanghai International Arts Festival, India has been designated as the guest country during the festival. <br/><br/>India Culture Week at China Shanghai Arts Festival aims to provide Chinese friends a glimpse of the multi-faceted cultural traditions of India as well as enable a better understanding of India among Chinese people. The cultural performances are also expected to lead to a greater collaboration between Indian & Chinese performing Arts and corresponding institutions. <br/><br/>India Culture Week in Shanghai has been brought together by the collective effort and support of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Ministry of Tourism and several leading companies engaged in promotion of India China bilateral trade and investments.