This article covers cultural cooperation between India and Denmark, events organised by the Indian Embassy, and the Indian community in Denmark. The information comes from the MEA bilateral brief on India and Denmark of July 2026.

Cultural Exchange Programme

According to the MEA brief of July 2026, a Cultural Exchange Programme was signed during the Prime Minister's visit to Denmark in May 2022. Under this framework, a joint exhibition, "Silver Treasures from India and Denmark", was inaugurated at the National Museum in New Delhi during the visit of the Danish Royal Couple in February 2023.

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM), commemorating 75 years of India's Independence, was celebrated across Denmark. The brief records that the Danske Industries building was lit up with the Indian tricolour, the tricolour was hoisted at the Royal Stock Exchange, Børsen, in Central Copenhagen, and a number of events were held, including the Har Ghar Tiranga initiative.

International Day of Yoga

The International Day of Yoga is celebrated every year by the Embassy across Denmark, with several Danish organisations that teach yoga taking part. In June 2025, the brief records, the 10th Anniversary of the International Day of Yoga was marked with events in Copenhagen, Aarhus, Aalborg, Sonderborg, Herning, Odense and the UN City.

The flagship event was held on 21 June 2025 at 'Operaparken', by the waterfront overlooking Amalienborg Palace, under the theme 'One Earth, One Health'.

Other Embassy events

Under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative, the Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, planted a tree in the Embassy premises at an event on 05 June 2025.

On 28 September 2025, a Viksit Bharat Run was organised with all the Indian diaspora associations of Denmark and the Tarnby Municipality. More than 300 people took part, including children, young adults and senior citizens. The Chief Guests were Shri Dinesh Pratap Singh, a Minister of State in the Government of Uttar Pradesh, and Mr. Allan S. Andersen, Mayor of Tarnby Municipality.

On 25 January 2026, the Mission, with the Danish Indian Voluntary Association (DIVA) and the Indian Community Association, organised an Indian music concert commemorating the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram and Uttar Pradesh Diwas. The main highlight was a performance by DHOAD, Gypsies of Rajasthan cultural troupe.

Visiting leaders and the community

During his visit to Denmark on 3-4 May 2022, Prime Minister Modi interacted with the Indian community in Copenhagen. The All-Party Parliamentary Delegation led by Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad, which visited Copenhagen from 29-31 May 2025, held a townhall meeting with the Indian diaspora.

Namaste Denmark

On 06 September 2025, the Indian community presented 'Namaste Denmark', a 12-hour non-stop Indian cultural programme, in Copenhagen's central Townhall square. The brief states that this was the first time such an event had been held, and that over 10000 Indians and Friends of India visited it. The event was organised in association with the Embassy of India and supported by the Diaspora Engagement Division of the MEA.

The Indian community

The brief puts the size of the Indian community in Denmark, including both NRIs and PIOs, at around 22000. It includes IT professionals, doctors, engineers, finance and banking professionals, academics and students. There are over 30 Indian community associations.

Several streets and public places in Denmark are named after Indian leaders or after India, according to the brief:

  • Gandhi Plaene (Gandhi Park);
  • Indiakaj, a road named after India;
  • Nehru Road, near Aarhus University in Aarhus.