A video of Indian tourists performing traditional Garba dance inside Dubai's iconic Burj Khalifa has gone viral on social media, dividing netizens over appropriate public behavior and cultural expression.
The viral Instagram video was shared by Instagram page @the_walking_lens_. The tourists were seen dancing to the popular Gujarati song 'Chogada' from the 2018 film Loveyatri in a circular formation typical of the traditional dance.
The video has triggered a heated debate about civic sense and appropriate behavior in public spaces. One user commented, “Stop embarrassing the rest of us", and the other questioned astutely, "Civic sense?? RIP".
The controversy highlights ongoing discussions about tourist behavior and cultural sensitivity when Indians travel internationally, particularly at world-renowned landmarks that attract millions of visitors seeking respectful experiences.
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