Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan tried her hand at playing Indian instruments during her recent visit to India. In a video that went viral on social media, President Hassan can be seen playing the santoor, a traditional Kashmiri string instrument, under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The video shows PM Modi patiently explaining to President Hassan how to play the santoor, and she quickly picks it up. She plays a few simple notes, and PM Modi encourages her. The two leaders then share a smile.
President Hassan's interest in Indian culture is well-known. She has previously spoken about her love for Indian films, music, and cuisine. Her attempt at playing the santoor was a gesture of goodwill and friendship between India and Tanzania.
The video of President Hassan playing the santoor was widely shared on social media and was met with positive reactions from both Indians and Tanzanians. Many people praised her for her willingness to try new things and for her love of Indian culture.
The incident also highlighted the growing cultural ties between India and Tanzania. In recent years, there has been a significant increase in trade, investment, and people-to-people交流 between the two countries.
#WATCH | Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan yesterday tried a hand at playing the musical instrument Santoor. pic.twitter.com/Jc0nGKmsOc
— ANI (@ANI) October 10, 2023
Tanzanian President Suluhu Samia is an admirer of Indian musical instruments. She has expressed her appreciation for the variety and richness of Indian music, and has said that she enjoys listening to it. She is also a fan of Indian musical instruments, and has even tried playing some of them herself.
In 2023, during a visit to India, President Samia visited a musical instrument shop in Delhi and tried her hand at playing the santoor, a traditional Kashmiri instrument. She was also presented with a gift of a sitar, another popular Indian instrument.
President Samia's admiration for Indian musical instruments is a reflection of the close cultural ties between Tanzania and India. The two countries have a long history of trade and交流, and their cultures have been mutually influenced over the centuries.
Indian music is very popular in Tanzania, and there are many Tanzanian musicians who play Indian instruments. There are also a number of Indian music schools and academies in Tanzania.
President Samia's interest in Indian musical instruments is a positive sign for the continued strengthening of cultural ties between Tanzania and India. It is also a recognition of the rich and diverse musical heritage of India.