India, Denmark have strong, historic silver traditions: Danish Crown Prince

Denmark’s Crown Prince and Crown Princess arrived in India on Sunday on a four-day visit

India and Denmark have "strong and historic silver traditions", Danish Crown Prince Frederik André Henrik Christian said on Monday and expressed hope that both nations will serve as a true example of artistic cultural exchange to the rest of the world.

Denmark's Crown Prince and Crown Princess Mary Elizabeth, who are currently touring India, inaugurated an exhibition — "Silver Treasure from India and Denmark" — showcasing more than 250 pieces of prized silverware from both countries, during their visit to the National Museum in Delhi.

As part of the exhibition, around 150 objects, including one from the Mohenjo-daro era, have been sourced from the National Museum's reserved collection. The exhibition included a range of rare silverware, some of them more than 300 years old, from Museum Kolding in Denmark, officials said.

After a ceremonial event held at the National Museum, Denmark's Crown Prince and Crown Princess later opened the exhibition and were given a tour of the exhibits.

Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture Meenakashi Lekhi and Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen were present on the occasion.

Denmark's Crown Prince later wrote a message in the visitor's book and also signed it.

In his message, he thanked Ms. Lekhi for hosting the royal couple at the National Museum and termed the display an "extraordinary exhibition on silver".