Prime Minister Narendra Modi commended the rich display of Indian cultural traditions during his visit to Gothenburg in Sweden. He acknowledged the efforts of the Indian community in organising performances that reflected India’s diverse cultural heritage on an international platform.
PM Modi highlighted the prominence of Bengali culture during the welcome event.
Taking to X, PM Modi posted, “Bengali culture is popular world over and Sweden is no exception. During the community welcome, in which PM Kristersson was also present, a glimpse of the glorious Bengali culture was on display.”
Bengali culture is popular world over and Sweden is no exception.
During the community welcome, in which PM Kristersson was also present, a glimpse of the glorious Bengali culture was on display. pic.twitter.com/m28kYPICoM
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 17, 2026
The Prime Minister watched a Bharatanatyam performance by students of Lilla Akademien and described it as captivating.
“A mesmerizing Bharatanatyam performance by the talented students of Lilla Akademien…glad that Indian culture is kept alive and is being popularised by our diaspora in Sweden,” PM Modi posted.
A mesmerizing Bharatanatyam performance by the talented students of Lilla Akademien…glad that Indian culture is kept alive and is being popularised by our diaspora in Sweden.@SwedishPM pic.twitter.com/8CQGjIeUWV
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 17, 2026
PM Modi, accompanied by Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, attended an Indo-Swedish musical orchestra led by Ron Davis Alvarez and his students.
Reflecting on the event, the Prime Minister stated, “PM Kristersson and I witnessed an Indo-Swedish Musical Orchestra Presentation by Ron Davis Alvarez and his students. Music is a great way to bring our people together!”
PM Kristersson and I witnessed an Indo-Swedish Musical Orchestra Presentation by Ron Davis Alvarez and his students. Music is a great way to bring our people together!@SwedishPM pic.twitter.com/p4VxDDIqDx
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 17, 2026
Earlier, both leaders attended a reception featuring cultural and musical performances following PM Modi’s arrival in Sweden. Swedish opera singer Charlotta Huldt performed ‘Vaishnava Jana To’ as part of the welcoming ceremony.
PM Modi expressed his appreciation for the reception and stated that the warmth and the affection shown by the Indian community in Gothenburg were ‘truly heartening’.
The visit highlighted the importance of cultural diplomacy in strengthening bilateral relations between India and Sweden. It also demonstrated how the Indian diaspora continues to contribute to promoting cultural understanding and reinforcing ties between the two countries.
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