Vietnam is a comprehensive strategic partner of India in the ASEAN region and has a lot of similarities with North East India such as similar agro-climatic environment, culture, music etc. India's North East is the gateway to ASEAN and its music is popular in Vietnam. Rattle and Hum Band from Nagaland state led by Mr. Theja Meru performed during the 4th International Day of Yoga celebrations on 16th June 2018. This band had earlier performed in Vietnam, and internationally too, including in Russia and China. The band performed in front of more than 1000 yoga participants at the Hanoi Indoor Games Gymnasium and everyone appreciated their music.