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Gujarati Garba Beats Echo in Vietnam at Cultural Showcase
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 02:17 AM
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A Gujarati cultural troupe performed traditional garba dances in Vietnam, bringing a slice of Gujarat to the Southeast Asian nation.
A group of performers from Gujarat staged a garba dance program in Vietnam, showcasing the state's vibrant folk tradition to an international audience. The event was part of a cultural exchange initiative that aims to promote Indian arts abroad.
Garba, a rhythmic dance performed during the Navratri festival, was presented with authentic music, colorful costumes and traditional dandiya sticks. Participants explained the dance’s roots in celebrating the divine feminine and its role in community gatherings.
The performance was received with enthusiasm by local attendees and Indian expatriates, highlighting the growing cultural ties between India and Vietnam. Organisers said the showcase underscores the shared values of hospitality and artistic expression between the two nations.
Garba, a rhythmic dance performed during the Navratri festival, was presented with authentic music, colorful costumes and traditional dandiya sticks. Participants explained the dance’s roots in celebrating the divine feminine and its role in community gatherings.
The performance was received with enthusiasm by local attendees and Indian expatriates, highlighting the growing cultural ties between India and Vietnam. Organisers said the showcase underscores the shared values of hospitality and artistic expression between the two nations.