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She extended her warm wishes to everyone celebrating the festival (Image: X/@SwissAmbIND)
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News18•12-10-2026, 16:00
Swiss Ambassador Maya Tissafi Joins Navratri Garba Celebrations In Gujarat
  • •Switzerland’s Ambassador to India, Maya Tissafi, attended a vibrant Navratri event in Vadodara hosted by MP Dr Hemang Joshi.
  • •Dressed in a traditional lehenga choli, she joined around 50,000 attendees in performing the energetic Garba folk dance.
  • •She praised the remarkable energy, unity, and rich cultural heritage on display, sharing her memorable experience on X.
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Switzerland’s Ambassador to India, Maya Tissafi, attended a Navratri event in Gujarat where she joined around 50,000 people to perform Garba.

The Navratri event where the Swiss envoy danced in a vibrant lehenga choli and participated in a puja ritual was hosted by Vadodara MP Dr Hemang Joshi.

The Swiss Ambassador participated in Garba, Gujarat’s traditional folk dance that brings people together in a vibrant celebration of devotion, culture, and community.

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