Indian women strike a pose in sarees at Eiffel tower in Paris. Video is viral
A video of Indian women walking in sarees near the Eiffel Tower has gone viral from Instagram to X. The clip has reopened debate over cultural display, tourist conduct and how Indians are viewed abroad.
A group of Indian women confidently strutting in sarees against the backdrop of the Eiffel Tower in Paris has gone viral.
The clip, originally shared by Bengaluru-based saree boutique Dhanvi Silk, shows several middle-aged women dressed in colourful sarees taking turns to do a ramp walk near the iconic Paris landmark.
Smiling and posing for the camera, the women appeared to be enjoying their holiday while showcasing traditional Indian attire in one of the world's most photographed locations.
As the video spread across Instagram and later X, it quickly attracted thousands of views and a flood of comments.
Watch the video here:
Many users praised the women for carrying Indian culture with confidence on an international stage. Several commenters described the sight of sarees against the Parisian backdrop as elegant and refreshing, saying the women looked happy and unapologetically themselves.
However, not everyone saw the video in the same light.
A section of social media users questioned whether such staged photo shoots and public performances were appropriate at crowded tourist attractions. Others argued that the women were simply enjoying themselves and modelling sarees, with no disruption caused to those around them.
The discussion comes at a time when conversations about Indian tourists' behaviour overseas have become increasingly common online. Just days ago, a video of Indian tourists performing garba in a public space in Vietnam triggered criticism and reignited debates around public etiquette and civic sense while travelling abroad.
The controversy also echoes recent remarks by Harsh Goenka, who said that while Indians are making their mark globally, the country's civic sense often needs improvement. His comments came amid discussions about how certain actions by tourists can influence perceptions of Indians overseas.
The saree ramp walk clip has once again put the spotlight on a recurring question: where does cultural expression end and public etiquette begin?
A group of Indian women confidently strutting in sarees against the backdrop of the Eiffel Tower in Paris has gone viral.
The clip, originally shared by Bengaluru-based saree boutique Dhanvi Silk, shows several middle-aged women dressed in colourful sarees taking turns to do a ramp walk near the iconic Paris landmark.
Smiling and posing for the camera, the women appeared to be enjoying their holiday while showcasing traditional Indian attire in one of the world's most photographed locations.
As the video spread across Instagram and later X, it quickly attracted thousands of views and a flood of comments.
Watch the video here:
Many users praised the women for carrying Indian culture with confidence on an international stage. Several commenters described the sight of sarees against the Parisian backdrop as elegant and refreshing, saying the women looked happy and unapologetically themselves.
However, not everyone saw the video in the same light.
A section of social media users questioned whether such staged photo shoots and public performances were appropriate at crowded tourist attractions. Others argued that the women were simply enjoying themselves and modelling sarees, with no disruption caused to those around them.
The discussion comes at a time when conversations about Indian tourists' behaviour overseas have become increasingly common online. Just days ago, a video of Indian tourists performing garba in a public space in Vietnam triggered criticism and reignited debates around public etiquette and civic sense while travelling abroad.
The controversy also echoes recent remarks by Harsh Goenka, who said that while Indians are making their mark globally, the country's civic sense often needs improvement. His comments came amid discussions about how certain actions by tourists can influence perceptions of Indians overseas.
The saree ramp walk clip has once again put the spotlight on a recurring question: where does cultural expression end and public etiquette begin?
