Overview
- During the three-day state visit that ended Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented Vietnam’s President To Lam with a curated set of gifts.
- The Namoh 108 is a lotus variety from NBRI in Lucknow engineered to have 108 petals, a number revered in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism, with a name drawn from a Sanskrit salutation.
- A brass Buddha from Moradabad depicts the Buddha in Abhaya Mudra below a Bodhi-tree-inspired halo, reflecting the city’s long brassworking tradition.
- A Banarasi silk fabric from Varanasi was selected to suit Vietnam’s traditional áo dài, linking Indian textile craft with Vietnamese dress.
- State hospitality featured GI-tagged specialties such as Silao Khaja, Gaya anarsa, Mithila makhana, Hajipur Malbhog bananas, Ratnagiri Alphonso mangoes and millet bars to showcase regional diversity.