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Indians criticised for 'bhandara-style' lunch at Vietnam airport in viral video
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🗓 08 Nov 2026, 04:39 AM
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A video of Indian travellers sharing a communal 'bhandara' style meal at a Vietnam airport has gone viral, prompting netizens to blame the group for inviting racist backlash.
A short clip circulating online shows a group of Indian passengers sitting together at a Vietnam airport and partaking in a large, shared meal reminiscent of a traditional "bhandara" feast. The footage captures the travellers spreading food on a tray and eating collectively, a practice common in Indian communal gatherings.
The video quickly attracted attention on Indian social media platforms, where users expressed anger and labeled the behaviour as a catalyst for racist remarks directed at Indians abroad. Commentators argued that the public display of a culturally specific eating style could provoke negative stereotypes and discrimination.
Observers noted that while the act itself is a harmless cultural expression, the ensuing online debate highlights broader sensitivities about how Indian customs are perceived overseas. The incident underscores the need for greater cultural awareness both among travellers and host communities to prevent misunderstandings that may fuel prejudice.
The video quickly attracted attention on Indian social media platforms, where users expressed anger and labeled the behaviour as a catalyst for racist remarks directed at Indians abroad. Commentators argued that the public display of a culturally specific eating style could provoke negative stereotypes and discrimination.
Observers noted that while the act itself is a harmless cultural expression, the ensuing online debate highlights broader sensitivities about how Indian customs are perceived overseas. The incident underscores the need for greater cultural awareness both among travellers and host communities to prevent misunderstandings that may fuel prejudice.