Golden Opportunity to Perform Indian Dance in Vietnam​

In a remarkable initiative to strengthen cultural ties between India and Vietnam, UNESCO–Vietnam has collaborated with the India Book of Records (IBR) to promote Indo–Vietnam Cultural Heritage through a series of programs showcasing talent and cultural exchange.

India Book of Records, the keeper of Indian records for more than two decades, publishes annual books, monthly magazines, and broadcasts weekly television shows to promote the Indian talents at the national and international level. In this series, IBR in collaboration with UNESCO – Vietnam, has aimed at promoting Indo–Vietnam cultural heritage and sharing it on the international stage.

Earlier this year, IBR launched the book Người Bảo Tồn Di Sản – The Guardian of Heritage on February 14, 2025, to celebrate and promote the shared cultural legacy of India and Vietnam, both in India and Vietnam. 

IBR also announced a film project titled Vườn Tình Yêu – Prem Ki Surdhara, based on Indo–Vietnam culture, at the Constitution Club of India, New Delhi. The shooting of the film is currently underway in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, and the second phase will be completed in Hanoi, Vietnam. The film is scheduled for release on February 14, 2026.

All these activities by IBR aim to provide an international platform for Indian talent.

Further in this series, IBR organized a Vietnamese Cultural Dance Training Program from October 2–5, 2025 at its head office, for Indian talents. The event successfully brought together Indian participants and Vietnamese experts. 

This exclusive dance training was conducted by distinguished Vietnamese artists affiliated with UNESCO, under the expert guidance of Prof. Chu Bao Que, a revered figure in the field of cultural arts and the brand ambassador of this project. 

The program led by Dr. Nguyen Hoang Anh (Julia), Artist Chu Thị Hằng and Artist Nguyễn Thu Trang selected 16 children, aged 13 to 17 from various schools, who demonstrated exceptional talent in any form of dance. These young performers received personalized instruction, learning intricate techniques and cultural nuances that define Vietnamese dance traditions.

Ivy Roy Chowdhury, Sejal Garg, Ananya Singh, and Tanusha Chopra represented Modern Vidya Niketan, Sec 17, Faridabad. M. Sri Sanjana participated from Modern Vidya Niketan, Sec 88, Faridabad, while Saanvi Bindal represented Modern Vidya Niketan, Aravalli Hills. Rianshi Jalhotra attended from DPS Greater Faridabad, Sector 81, and Tejaswini Joshi from Vidya Mandir Public School, Faridabad. Rishika Kashyap represented Jiva Public School, Faridabad, and Rishit Koranga attended from Doon Bharati Public School, Faridabad. Mrityunjay Srivastava participated from Gauri Kala Mandal, while Ishika Chaudhary represented Hansraj Convent School, Faridabad. Tanvi Bankura attended from Geeta Public School, and Khushi Vaishnav from DC Model School, Faridabad. Aradhaya Ranawat participated from Mt. Abu Public School, New Delhi, and Radhika Goyal represented Kalka Public School, Faridabad.

The next activity will be jointly organized by UNESCO and IBR in Vietnam, where Indian dancers will get the opportunity to teach Indian cultural dance in Vietnam. They will also have the chance to learn Vietnam’s rich cultural dance heritage there.

Nominations are now open for those who wish to join the upcoming Indo–Vietnam Cultural Dance Activity.