Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) shared an uplifting message on Twitter at an unspecified time on March 27, 2024, which has garnered significant attention with 239.7K views. He expressed joy over the Garba dance form’s growing global popularity and its recent recognition by UNESCO. The tweet states, “Garba is a celebration of life, culture and devotion. It also brings people together. It is gladdening to note that Garba’s global popularity is on the rise! Sometime ago, Garba found a place in the @UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list. I am glad that the Certificate of Inscription was presented a few days back in Paris. At the same time, a memorable Garba Night was also held in Paris, which was attended by the Indian community in large numbers.”
The social media responses to Modi’s tweet were overwhelmingly positive. Hardik Bhavsar (@Bitt2DA), expressing national pride, commented, “Proud a moment. Jai Jai Garvi Gujarat 🔥,” highlighting the regional pride of Gujarat, the origin state of Garba. Nishant (@iNishant4) praised the global reach of Garba, saying, “Indeed Sir, Garba has become popular and reached everywhere. This is a great achievement of India’s Garba, which is a celebration of life, culture and devotion. It also brings people together. Indeed #ModiHaiToMumkinHai.”
Gaurav Sharma (@gauravs3691) congratulated Modi, noting the recognition as an honor to Indian culture. Abhinandan Kaul (@AbhinandanKaul) reflected on the cultural significance of Garba, stating, “Garba dances to the heartbeat of tradition, weaving a tapestry of joy, color, and rhythm. Its recognition by @UNESCO is a testament to its universal appeal and the spirit of unity it fosters worldwide! 🇮🇳.”
Garba is a celebration of life, culture and devotion. It also brings people together. It is gladdening to note that Garba’s global popularity on the rise!
Sometime ago, Garba found a place in the @UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list. I am glad that the Certificate of… pic.twitter.com/h5gmEFZsWn
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 27, 2024
The inclusion of Garba in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list and the subsequent celebration in Paris highlights the dance’s cultural significance and its ability to unite people globally.