Shanghai Celebrates Indian Heritage Ahead of Republic Day

• The Indian Consulate General of Shanghai and the Historical Society of China hosted an event, 'Indians in Shanghai,' exploring India's contributions to Old Shanghai.
• The event highlighted the connection of The Bund landmark with Hindi, a 20th-century gurdwara visited by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, and sites linked to various Indian communities.
• Historians Patrick Cranley and Tina Kanagaratnam explained the history of The Bund, whose name is derived from Hindi, and its maritime links.
• Details of the Shanghai Gurdwara, built in 1908, and its use by the Indian National Army (INA) during WWII, including Netaji's 1944 visit, were shared.
• The event also paid tribute to Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore's visits and showcased historical links through trading companies like Tatas and various Indian communities.

Why It Matters: Shanghai event showcases India's rich cultural and historical impact on the city ahead of Republic Day.