Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a vibrant and heartfelt welcome by the Indian diaspora upon his arrival in Johannesburg on Friday (local time). Members of the community showcased folk dances representing 11 Indian states, highlighting the rich cultural diversity of India on a global stage.

The short cultural programme, titled "Rhythms of a United India," featured performances from Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Odisha, West Bengal, Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand and Rajasthan.