- A viral video shows Indian tourists performing Garba on a Vietnam airport tarmac
- Comedian Vir Das reacted humorously, focusing on the size of their luggage bags
- The video sparked mixed reactions about Indian cultural expression abroad
A viral video from Vietnam has now turned into one of the internet's biggest talking points, and comedian Vir Das has added the perfect dose of humour to it. The video, which has been circulating widely on social media, reportedly shows a group of Indian tourists performing Garba right on an airport tarmac in Vietnam. Yes, Garba on the tarmac, with an aircraft parked nearby.
Vir Das Reacted To The Viral Garba On The Tarmac Video
The clip captures the tourists dancing enthusiastically in a circle, doing traditional Garba steps while seemingly enjoying the moment without a care in the world. Airports are usually associated with strict rules, security, and safety measures, which is why seeing people casually dancing so close to an aircraft left the internet stunned. Some viewers found it hilarious and "so Indian," while others questioned how the group was even allowed to do it in the first place.
I think I've travelled too much. I watched this and my first thought was “Some of those bags are not cabin size”. https://t.co/klIc56yrzT
— Vir Das (@thevirdas) May 28, 2026
Vir Das, the comedian known for his witty one-liners and observational humour, took to social media with a reaction that instantly went viral. Instead of directly criticising the dancers, he focused on something every frequent traveller notices immediately: luggage. He joked, "I think I've travelled too much. I watched this, and my first thought was, 'Some of those bags are not cabin size'."
I think we can be the first country to send humans to Mars, if we pre-announce a Garba there.
— Vir Das (@thevirdas) May 28, 2026
While everyone else was focused on the dancing, Vir was apparently worried about airline baggage rules. In another hilarious post, he wrote, "I think we can be the first country to send humans to Mars if we pre-announce a Garba there."
The Internet Remains Divided
People immediately began imagining a future where Indians land on Mars and start celebrating with Garba before even planting a flag. Some even took it further by sharing AI-generated images of people doing garba on Mars, with even robots/aliens joining them. The replies became funnier with every comment.
One user joked, "Theplas ought to be included!" suggesting that Gujaratis would naturally carry snacks for the Garba event. Another commented, "They will just keep orbiting around Mars doing Garba."
Not everyone online was amused by the original video, though. Some people loved seeing Indian culture being celebrated abroad, even if it was in a strange location. One user joked, "This should be on the state of Gujarat tourism ad." Others felt the video crossed a line and reflected badly on Indians travelling overseas. One user wrote, "Why do Indians behave like total idiots when they go overseas."
Another person felt social media culture was mainly responsible for such behaviour. They commented, "This is more about creating reels. Regulate SM, and this will stop asap. Similar to those American morons arrested in Japan or the idiot who went to North Sentinel Island."
