Creative Diplomacy
Storytelling as Soft Power for Global Change
When conventional diplomacy reaches its limits, art builds bridges.
WIN Davos Summit 2026
January 22, 2026 — Annu Lunia Singhvi presents "Creative Diplomacy: Storytelling as Soft Power for Global Change" at the WIN Davos Summit.
Beyond Cultural Exchange
Cultural diplomacy says: "Let me show you my tradition."
Creative diplomacy says: "Let me create something that honors your tradition through my craft."
The difference is profound. One shares. The other transforms.
The Living Example
A Jain family spending four centuries creating sacred art for Hindu, Islamic, and Jain traditions. The culmination: the Kaaba Sharif Jewel Tapestry—70,000 carats honoring Islam's holiest site.
300
years of interfaith artistic tradition
70,000
carats — more than the British Crown Jewels
3
faith traditions honored through sacred art
9
generations of master craftsmen