Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 7 -- A spectacular display of Indian culture stole the spotlight in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, as the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Indian Cultural Centre (NSCBICC) set a new record for the most performers in traditional Indian dance while welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a community event as part of his two-day visit to the Southeast Asian country.

The performance, part of the community programme in which PM Modi addressed the Indian diaspora, was certified by the Malaysia Book of Records.

Under the banner of the Indian Community Cultural Committee, around 800 dancers performed a single, continuous five-minute choreographed piece, showcasing a wide variety of Indian classical and folk dance forms.

The record at...