Nearly 38 international delegates, students, folk artistes, musicians, singers and organisers from Wieliszew (Poland) and Karditsa (Greece) had come on a 10-day visit to the state to participate in the Punjab International Folk Festival, organised by the Punjab Cultural Promotion Council (PCPC).

A felicitation ceremony was organised by the PCPC on Wednesday evening. “The delegates visited the Golden Temple and explored village life during their 10-day stay in Punjab,” said Davinder Singh Chhina, festival director.

Anna Pruzskowska, translator of the Polish group, said she had become a fan of Punjab’s heritage.

Vice-President of Karagouna, Karditsa, Madam Patramani Pinelopi said: “I have 50 years experience of visiting cultures across the world, but have never been so moved by the affection, warmth and uniqueness of any other culture.”