More Than 500 Participants Celebrate International Day of Yoga in Lam Dong
More than 500 yoga instructors and practitioners gathered in Lam Dong Province to mark the 12th International Day of Yoga, an event highlighting wellness, cultural exchange and the growing partnership between Vietnam and India.
On June 28, the Lam Dong Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in collaboration with the Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City, hosted the 12th International Day of Yoga in Phan Thiet Ward.
The annual event was organized to strengthen friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and India while promoting sustainable tourism development and people-to-people exchanges.
The celebration was attended by Sourabh Kemparaju, Head of Chancery at the Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City, Huynh Ngoc Tam, Deputy Director of the Lam Dong Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, together with more than 500 yoga instructors and practitioners representing clubs from across the province.
A Growing Partnership Beyond Culture
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In his opening remarks, Huynh Ngoc Tam said 2026 marks two significant milestones in Vietnam–India relations: the 54th anniversary of diplomatic ties and the 10th anniversary of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
He noted that cooperation between Lam Dong Province and Indian partners has continued to expand across multiple sectors. Events such as International Day of Yoga provide opportunities to strengthen mutual understanding, promote investment, facilitate business networking and foster long-term, sustainable cooperation.
Yoga Connects Health, Culture and Communities
Originating in India more than 5,000 years ago, yoga emphasizes harmony between the mind, body and nature.
Recognizing its positive contribution to public health and well-being, the United Nations proclaimed June 21 as the International Day of Yoga in December 2014. Since the inaugural celebration in 2015, the event has grown into a worldwide movement involving tens of millions of participants each year.
Yoga has gained remarkable popularity across Lam Dong in recent years, becoming one of the province's most widely practiced fitness activities. The growing movement has encouraged healthier lifestyles and strengthened community engagement through regular training and public events.
Strengthening Vietnam–India People-to-People Relations
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Sourabh Kemparaju said the International Day of Yoga has become an important platform for cultural exchange between India and countries around the world since its recognition by the United Nations.
He noted that yoga continues to attract an increasing number of practitioners in Vietnam, helping deepen people-to-people connections while reinforcing the longstanding friendship and bilateral relationship between Vietnam and India.
The 12th International Day of Yoga in Lam Dong reaffirmed the province's close cooperation with India and further strengthened cultural ties between the peoples of the two countries through a shared commitment to health, wellness and international friendship.