The Embassy of India in Manila spearheaded the celebration of the 6th International Day of Yoga in the Philippines on June 21. Given the prevailing situation due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this year’s celebration was uniquely themed, “Yoga at Home and Yoga with Family.”

On the occasion of International Yoga Day, the Embassy of India in Manila together with the National Youth Commission of the Philippines and the Indian Cultural Association of the Philippines organized an online event on Facebook and other digital platforms. The celebration started with the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi’s message and the Indian Embassy’s Chargé d’affaires Manisha Swami’s message to the public highlighting the importance of yoga and International Yoga Day.