Rich Indian culture in Hanoi

On the morning of June 1st, the Indian Embassy in Hanoi, in collaboration with the Vietnam Women's Museum, organized the Indian Cultural Exchange Day event to build cultural bridges between the two countries.

In her opening remarks, Ms. Nguyen Thi Tuyet, Director of the Vietnam Women's Museum, stated that the Indian Cultural Exchange Day will kick off a series of enriching and exciting experiential activities organized by the Vietnam Women's Museum for children during the Summer of 2024.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Tuyet receives a commemorative gift from Dr. Monica Sharma, Director of the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre. (Photo: Huong Giang)

According to Ms. Tuyet, combining the event to celebrate International Children's Day (June 1st) and International Yoga Day (June 21st) aims to express love, care, and protection for children.

The event also highlighted the importance of educating the younger generation about healthy lifestyles, not only through physical exercise, but also through understanding and respecting diverse cultural values.

Speaking at the event, Dr. Monica Sharma, Director of the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, Embassy of India in Hanoi, said that the 10th International Yoga Day celebrations will take place in at least 35 provinces and cities of Vietnam in 2024.

This year's International Yoga Day continues to be celebrated with the message to everyone to spread a positive and peaceful lifestyle by practicing yoga to balance the mind, connect fully with the surrounding environment, and relieve stress in life.

The United Nations also recognizes Yoga as a holistic approach to health and well-being, acknowledging that promoting the benefits of Yoga contributes to the health of people around the world .

Monica Sharma believes that the participation of women in the event will be a powerful source of inspiration and will contribute to spreading the values ​​that the theme of the 10th International Yoga Day aims for more widely.

At the event, the public enjoyed Indian dance performances, presented by dance teachers and students from the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre.

The Indian Cultural Exchange Day also includes activities such as handicraft exhibitions, cultural exchange, exploring Indian culture through souvenir stalls, and showcasing Indian cuisine prepared by skilled chefs.

In addition, the event also features diverse experiential activities for children and families such as henna art painting, trying on traditional sari costumes, and more.

With many engaging activities and the enthusiastic participation of yoga enthusiasts in Hanoi, the event contributed to promoting cultural exchange and raising awareness of the benefits of yoga for health, physical fitness, and mental well-being.

Here are some highlights from the event:

This Indian dance performance, rich in cultural and artistic value, was presented by dance teachers and students of the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre. (Photo: Huong Giang)

A mass performance celebrating the 10th International Yoga Day. (Photo: Huong Giang)

A wide variety of Indian handicrafts are on display. (Source: Vietnam+)

Experience the art of henna painting. (Source: Vietnam+)

The booth displays Indian jewelry with unique and diverse designs. (Photo: Huong Giang)

Indian food stalls. (Source: Vietnam+)

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