The Embassy of India in Korea hosted an event for the Korean boys at Seongnam Youth Support Center and Youth Share House, introducing the country s rich culture at the embassy s Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, July 13.
Originating in India primarily as a spiritual practice, yoga has become popular in Korea as a way of harmonizing physical health and spiritual wellness. The celebrations for International Yoga Day, which falls on June 21 and promotes worldwide health, harmony and peace, returns to Korea with over 2,000 people gathering in Seoul Olympic Park to practice outdoors after a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic.
As Korea and India will celebrate the 50th anniversary, or golden jubilee, of diplomatic ties next year, the Embassy of India in Korea, excited about the commemorative occasion, held a preview event for the year-long celebrations, Dec. 16.