STATEMENTS

THE CHANCELLERY OF
H.R.H. CROWN PRINCE ALEXANDER
OF YUGOSLAVIA

THEIR ROYAL HIGHNESSES AT THE EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS OF THE INDIAN AMBASSADOR'S SPOUSE

Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Aleksandar II and Princess Katarina attended last night the opening of painting exhibition of Mrs. Indira Kumar, the spouse of His Excellency Mr. Arun Kumar, Ambassador of India.

Painted motives are mythological and the technique that is over two thousand years old originates from South India. In the artistic coteries this technque is known as tanjore painting and it implies the use of pure gold, semi-precious stones and water colours.

Addressing present diplomats and other guests, Crown Prince Aleksandar II said this was great opportunity for all those interested to inform themselves about traditional Indian art.

Belgrade, November 22, 2001.