Harsh Goenka has a message for Indians dancing on Vietnam railway tracks
A video of Indian tourists dancing on Hanoi's Train Street was shared by Harsh Goenka with a sharp caption. The reactions have widened into a discussion on civic sense, cultural expression and travel conduct abroad.
A viral video of Indian tourists dancing on railway tracks in Vietnam has reignited a familiar debate online, after industrialist Harsh Goenka called the act a "nuisance" and questioned the civic sense of travellers abroad.
The video, which has been widely circulated on social media, appears to have been filmed at Hanoi's famous Train Street, a popular tourist attraction known for its narrow railway line flanked by cafs and residential buildings. In the clip, a group of Indian tourists can be seen dancing and singing enthusiastically on the tracks.
Leading the group was a woman carrying an idol in her hands, while several men and women followed behind her in a train-like formation. Singing a Hindi song, the group moved along the railway track as other tourists looked on and recorded the scene.
The video soon caught Goenka's attention. Sharing it on X, he expressed his disapproval of the behaviour and questioned whether such displays crossed the line from enjoyment into public disturbance.
"Everyday a new reel of our great tourists appear! Here's a Marwari group supposedly having fun abroad. Fun is ok, but this is nuisance!" he wrote.
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His remarks struck a chord with many social media users, who used the opportunity to discuss tourist etiquette and the growing trend of creating attention-grabbing content for social media.
One user remarked that many travellers seemed more interested in showcasing their holidays online than actually enjoying them. Another argued that causing inconvenience in public spaces should not be mistaken for entertainment. Others suggested that such incidents contribute to negative stereotypes about Indian tourists in foreign countries.
At the same time, the discussion extended beyond this particular video. Many users reflected on the responsibility travellers carry when visiting another country, noting that their actions often shape perceptions of their homeland.
A viral video of Indian tourists dancing on railway tracks in Vietnam has reignited a familiar debate online, after industrialist Harsh Goenka called the act a "nuisance" and questioned the civic sense of travellers abroad.
The video, which has been widely circulated on social media, appears to have been filmed at Hanoi's famous Train Street, a popular tourist attraction known for its narrow railway line flanked by cafs and residential buildings. In the clip, a group of Indian tourists can be seen dancing and singing enthusiastically on the tracks.
Leading the group was a woman carrying an idol in her hands, while several men and women followed behind her in a train-like formation. Singing a Hindi song, the group moved along the railway track as other tourists looked on and recorded the scene.
The video soon caught Goenka's attention. Sharing it on X, he expressed his disapproval of the behaviour and questioned whether such displays crossed the line from enjoyment into public disturbance.
"Everyday a new reel of our great tourists appear! Here's a Marwari group supposedly having fun abroad. Fun is ok, but this is nuisance!" he wrote.
Watch the video here:
His remarks struck a chord with many social media users, who used the opportunity to discuss tourist etiquette and the growing trend of creating attention-grabbing content for social media.
One user remarked that many travellers seemed more interested in showcasing their holidays online than actually enjoying them. Another argued that causing inconvenience in public spaces should not be mistaken for entertainment. Others suggested that such incidents contribute to negative stereotypes about Indian tourists in foreign countries.
At the same time, the discussion extended beyond this particular video. Many users reflected on the responsibility travellers carry when visiting another country, noting that their actions often shape perceptions of their homeland.
