Overview

• They performed Garba after repeatedly requesting two local buskers to play Indian folk music despite performers’ concerns about police warnings.
• The five-minute dance took place in Old Town Innsbruck and was recorded and shared on Instagram by group member Pearl Shah.
• Viewers on social platforms labelled the tourists’ insistence inconsiderate and disruptive, while some defended their display of cultural pride.
• The controversy has intensified scrutiny of travel etiquette and prompted calls for tourists to respect local artists and community norms.
• Observers noted similar episodes, including an Indian wedding procession that temporarily took over New York’s Wall Street, underscoring a broader debate over tourists’ conduct abroad.