The Embassy of India, Hanoi in coordination with Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vietnam and Hanoi People's Committee organized the 5th International Day of Yoga celebrations in Hanoi on June 22nd at Quan Ngua Sports Complex, Hanoi. Playing of national anthems of Vietnam and India were followed by the traditional lighting of the lamp, broadcasting of the messages of Mr. Narendra Modi, Honourable Prime Minister of India and Mr. Shripad Naik, Honourable Minister for AYUSH and a welcome address by Charge d’Affairs. Representative of the United Nations and local dignitaries attended the event, including members of Vietnam - India Friendship Association of Hanoi; People’s Artist Ms. Lan Huong; members from the diplomatic corps and senior representatives of the Hanoi People's Committees and Ministries of the Vietnamese Government. Around 1000 yoga enthusiasts from different walks of life and of all ages performed the yoga protocol led by students of Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, Hanoi.
