Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently reiterated the significance of Vietnam as a key component of India’s Act East policy and the announcement of the second edition of the highly successful Namaste Vietnam Festival by the Consulate General of India in Vietnam bears testimony to it.

The forthcoming festival, scheduled to take place in Ho Chi Minh City and other parts of Vietnam from August 12 to 20, will be meticulously organised by the Embassy of India and the Consulate General of India in Vietnam under the patronage of the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India in association with Innovations India and IFFW.

This esteemed event will witness the presence of eminent personalities from both nations, including the illustrious award winning Actor & Filmmaker Anupam Kher, renowned Indian pop singer Alisha Chinai, accomplished & acclaimed filmmakers Rahul Mittra, Hansal Mehta, Mikhil Musale, Rahat Kazmi, Tariq Khan, Abhishek Jain and Shoib Nikash Shah. Prominent and World Famous Indian actresses Tannishtha Chatterjee, Helly Shah, Avika G0r and Yuvika Chaudhary will also grace the occasion, further enhancing its allure and grandeur.

The festival will encompass four significant components, including a Indian Film Festival featuring the world premiere of Anupam Kher’s film ‘The Signature’ as the opening film, and Rahat Kazmi’s film ‘Kaya Palat’ as the closing film. Additionally, the esteemed Indian singer Alisha Chinai will enthral the audiences with her musical performance in Vietnam, where her famous song ‘Made in India’ holds immense popularity. Furthermore, the representatives from both nations will convene for seminars, on pivotal topics like Railway, Tourism and Cinema to further bolster the bonds of friendship and promote enhanced business cooperation & bilateral collaborations.

And above all, the most momentous aspect of the festival will be the celebration of India’s Independence Day on August 15 at the India House – the official residence of the Consul General of India in Vietnam that would be attended by more than 1000 eminent personalities from both India and Vietnam as well as Diplomats from across the world.

With the objective of diffusing the essence of Indian culture in Vietnam and fostering deeper bilateral relations, this 9 day festival endeavors to showcase a diverse array of activities, including film screenings, musical concerts, business seminars and trade meets all aimed at generating a sense of enthusiasm for India in Vietnam.

Curated by Captain Rahul Bali, a highly regarded figure in the international festival circuits, the festival aims at spreading the fragrance of India in Vietnam and shall be graced by the presence of Dignitaries & Luminaries, Diplomats, Notable Actors & Filmmakers, Captains of the Industry, Corporate Conglomerates, Trade & Business Associations, Senior Government Officials, Business Delegations and Media from both the countries.

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“My experience was simply amazing here. Everybody there was absolutely warm and loving. All my fans, everybody, were just so overwhelmed and I was very happy to see that. People literally had tears in their eyes just looking at me. I’m very happy that I was invited to be a part of this festival. While there, I also visited Nha Trang and Ho Chi Minh city and I’m very happy that the response from both the cities was amazing and the festival did so well,” she adds.

Sharing more about what happened, she says, “We did have a few interactions with the fans, some proper events where there were a lot of dance performances by many Bollywood and Vietnamese dancers. There were other cultural events and I was also invited on stage to talk about Bollywood, Indian Cinema and Television. It was a very proud moment to represent Indian Cinema there. The whole event was about Vietnam and India friendship and I’m so happy to be a part of the Namaste Vietnam Festival because it’s all about collaboration and we are talking about how beautiful collaboration has always been. We have completed 50 years of friendship between Vietnam and India this year. So it was a great opportunity to be here during Independence Day and it was nice that they also celebrated the Indian flag hoisting a day before I reached there.”

The response has been beautiful, shares the actor. “People were overwhelmed to see me here and I feel blessed to have got this opportunity. The weather and nature here is very similar to Bombay and I did not miss home at all because my father was also there with me. And I got to go a lot around the city and walked around a bit and ate a lot of Vietnamese food. I’ve been doing all of those Vietnamese things and enjoyed my stay. It was really beautiful there,” she ends with a smile.

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