Call for Cultural Collaboration Proposals

The Consulate General of India, Durban,Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, invites individuals, artists, organisations, NGOs, educational institutions and community groups to submit innovative proposals for Cultural Collaboration Projects that aim to strengthen cultural ties between India and South Africa.

The initiative seeks to encourage meaningful cultural exchanges and collaborative projects across a range of creative fields, including:

• Art and visual arts
• Music and dance
• Literature
• Film and performing arts
• Cultural exchanges
• Workshops and educational initiatives
• Community-based cultural programmes
• Collaborative performances and creative projects

Proposals should demonstrate creativity, cultural value and the potential to promote greater understanding and appreciation of the cultural connections between India and South Africa.

Whether you are an individual artist, cultural practitioner, organisation, educational institution or community group with an innovative idea, we invite you to share your proposal with us.

How to Submit

Email: SVCC.durban@mea.gov.in
Submission Deadline: 30 September 2026

Let us work together to create meaningful cultural experiences, encourage collaboration and build stronger bridges between India and South Africa through the power of culture.

Share your ideas. Create a connection. Build bridges through culture.