PM Modi welcomed with 'celebration of Indian culture' as he arrives in Brazil for G20 summit
Modi in Brazil
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a three-nation tour, landed in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro on Sunday night (Nov. 17) for the G20 Leaders' Summit.
At the G20 summit, he will represent India as part of the Troika, a leadership group that continues to build on the momentum of India’s presidency last year.
Before this, the Indian leader was in Nigeria. After Brazil, he will travel to Guyana, as part of the three-nation tour — scheduled from November 17 to November 21.
In Brazil, Indian PM Modi received a warm welcome with displays of Indian culture.
'A celebration of Indian culture'
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In Rio, PM Modi was received with an extraordinary display of Indian culture. Posting glimpses on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Modi wrote: "A celebration of Indian culture in Brazil! Gratitude for a memorable welcome in Rio de Janeiro…"
The video shows the Indian leader enjoying a programme that celebrated Indian culture. Young children, accompanied by traditional instruments like the harmonium, sang "Vande Mataram", while members of the Indian community performed Garba dance to the chants of Jai Shree Krishna.
The joyous celebration also included Brazilians singing Vedic hymns, which the Prime Minister acknowledged with folded hands.
A celebration of Indian culture in Brazil! Gratitude for a memorable welcome in Rio de Janeiro… pic.twitter.com/osuHGSxpho — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 18, 2024
India-Brazil ties
India and Brazil's relationshipgoes beyond politics and economics and is deeply rooted in cultural exchange, reports ANI. Indian spirituality, through organisations like the Ramakrishna Mission and ISKCON, has found a welcoming home in Brazil.
(With inputs from agencies)