Indian Embassy Hosts Yoga Sessions At Reichstag s To Promote Culture And Diplomacy
Embassy of India and Tagore Centre leverage India’s soft power in Berlin’s political heart
June 12th, 2025
On June 9, 2025, the Embassy of India in Berlin, together with the Tagore Cultural Centre, organized a public yoga session right in front of Germany’s iconic Reichstag building. This gesture carried rich symbolism, positioning yoga—an emblem of peace, resilience, and cultural diplomacy—as a medium connecting Indian heritage with German democratic values.
The morning class drew a diverse crowd of diplomats, policymakers, NGO representatives, and Berlin residents. Amid Germany’s ongoing debates around public health, wellness, and societal cohesion, the session offered not just an exercise routine but a message of cross-cultural unity and intercultural understanding.
Held on a politically significant site, the yoga event subtly reinforced India’s image as a partner promoting democratic well-being, resilience, and social harmony—especially meaningful in an era shaped by global political shifts.
The Indian Embassy’s initiative also aligns with Prime Minister Modi’s annual International Yoga Day efforts, further illustrating how embassies use cultural traditions to reinforce international partnerships and public diplomacy.
References
- https://www.prokerala.com/news/photos/yoga-session-held-outside-reichstag-by-indian-embassy-in-berlin-3730934.html
- https://www.pib.gov.in/EventDetail.aspx?ID=1208
