00:00This is Gujarat, sir. You are visiting Badoodra, sir.
00:02Wonderful. We've been enjoying the hospitality, delicious food, mocktails.
00:07We've got some wonderful performances this evening, which we're looking forward to.
00:11Visiting the museums, understanding the heritage and the philosophy behind Sayaji Gaikwad III,
00:18incredible Maharaja visionary behind the investment in education,
00:22in public infrastructure, in arts and architecture.
00:24We'll be talking about Raja Ravi Verma, those wonderful Sarasvatis and Lakshmi images that we all know so well.
00:31Seeing those in person tonight is going to be a particular highlight.
00:35And then, of course, Garba, first night of Navarachi coming up, and we'll be at the Palace Grounds.
00:39Can't wait. See you there.
00:42So the people of Gujarat are very hospitable. I am very honoured to be a part of this event.
00:48It's very nice to be here and to see the culture, to see the architecture,
00:52and actually get to know the details about the place.
00:55And also it was really nice to see the museum, to see the art of Raja Ravi Verma.
01:02And also it was a great honour to meet the Maharani today and hear her speech
01:08and hear her talking about the culture and the heritage
01:12and how she is supporting women and how the state was supporting the education
01:19and the heritage of the women itself.
01:23It is very inspiring.
01:25Okay. Did you learn anything in Gujarati?
01:28No, you can teach me, please. Tell me something.
01:30Yeah, definitely.
01:32We can say, if you want to say, how are you?
01:34Then we can say, Kemcho.
01:35Kemcho.
01:36Yeah, it means, how are you?
01:37Kemcho.
01:39Kemcho Vododra. You can say Kemcho Vododra.
01:41Kemcho Vododra.
01:43I am here with my wife and we are enjoying very much the hosting by ICAM
01:49of us here in the city of Baroda in Gujarat,
01:57having a better feel of what Gujarat was in the past, its history,
02:03feeling the warmth of its people and its generosity.
02:07So, how is your experience with Vododra especially?
02:11So, you are visiting Vododra?
02:12Like I said, we are enjoying very much the architecture,
02:17the museums, the palaces, the generosity of its people
02:21and hope to be able to come back here soon.
02:25Thank you very much.
02:26What do you think about heritage of Vododra?
02:28Like I said, I have already spoken about that.
02:31It is the history, the museums, the palaces,
02:35the heritage of Baroda is extremely interesting
02:39and it is worth a visit definitely
02:41for those who have not been here before.
02:43Sir, what kind of inspiration are you taking with you, sir,
02:46from Gujarat, Baroda?
02:47Basically, mostly the generosity of the people of India
02:51and Gujarat more specifically, Baroda needs to be visited.
