UAE-Based Indian Artists Reimagine Historic UN Peace Hymn “Maithreem Bhajata” for a Divided World
A powerful cultural initiative calls for global harmony through music and dance
Dubai, UAE | 12th May 2026
In a compelling artistic tribute to global unity, Indian performing artists based in the United Arab Emirates have come together to present “Mission Global Peace – Maithreem Bhajata”, a soulful recreation of the iconic hymn that once moved the United Nations to a standing ovation.
Originally composed by Chandrasekarendra Saraswati and rendered at the UN in 1966 by Bharat Ratna M. S. Subbulakshmi, the hymn carries a timeless message: cultivate friendship and conquer hearts, not nations.
Reimagined for today’s world, the production brings together more than 30 artists – leading Indian classical dancers, musicians, and vocalists from across the UAE in a unified expression of peace and harmony.
The initiative has been:
Presented by the Global Indian Performing Arts & Music Society (GIPAMS), In partnership with IPF UAE
Conceptualized and directed by Guru. Iswarya Bharadwaj
With Music direction by Renuka Parameswar
Production done By Varathraj Kumar from Ameeraga Valai Oli / AVO Studio, Dubai
Featuring a diverse ensemble of artists across classical disciplines, the production reflects the UAE’s multicultural fabric and its role as a global hub for coexistence and dialogue.
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