(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 19. An event
dedicated to International Yoga Day was held in Azerbaijan’s
Shabran district, trend reports.
The event was organized by the Embassy of India in
Azerbaijan and attracted many yoga enthusiasts and diplomatic
representatives.
Ambassador of India to Azerbaijan, Sridharan
Madhusudhanan, who spoke at the event, expressed his joy and
gratitude for such active support for yoga in Azerbaijan. He also
noted the importance of this 5,000-year-old ancient practice for
the physical and spiritual health of every person.
“This event integrated several features at once,
including nature, real Indian culture, tourism, and yoga itself,”
the ambassador noted.
After the official part of the event, the guests were
given the opportunity to participate in a yoga session in nature,
where everyone gathered to experience the benefits and harmony that
it can bring.
The culmination of the event was Indian classical
dances and the performance of Indian music using various folk
instruments.
The event provided an excellent platform for cultural exchange
between India and Azerbaijan.
Since 2015, June 21 is celebrated worldwide as International
Yoga Day. The selected date is the longest day of the year in the
northern hemisphere.
