“We have an overwhelming response to the firstInternational Yoga day in Singapore—people from diplomatic corps, business executives and Singaporeans from all walks of life participated,” Singh said.
In Thailand, an open field at a Bangkok university was turned into a “yoga studio” as thousands of Thais, Indians and other expatriates gathered to celebrate the day.
More than 7,400 people were on the grounds atChulalongkorn University to participate in the event organisedby the Indian Embassy.
Yoga experts from India gave a demonstration followed by common Yoga Protocol to all participants for 33 minutes.
Similar events were also held at Chiangmai, Phuket and Pattaya.“The whole event was superb, the participation was extraordinary from schools and universities in Thailand,” India's Ambassador to Thailand Harsh Vardan Shringla said.
Thailand's minister of tourism and sports Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul was the chief guest at the event attended by ambassadors, representatives from the UN and Indian associations.
In Vietnam, hundreds took part in the celebrations at Hanoi's Quan Ngua Sports Palace, and in Ho Chi Minh city and seven other provinces.
