Indian twins steal spotlight at China’s Twins Festival

- Newsband
- 13 May, 2025
The 19th China International Twins Festival, held in Mojiang, Yunnan Province in 2025, featured ten pairs of Indian twins. The event, which attracted over 200 pairs of twins from 20 countries.
The theme for this year’s festival, “Twins Become the Bridges Across Cultures,” brought together twins from all over the world, including countries like the USA, the UK, Malaysia, Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
A major highlight of the festival was the Grand Twins Parade, where the Indian twins showcased the diversity and richness of India’s cultural traditions through their attire. For example, Abhishek and Anuj Khare wore outfits representing various Indian states, highlighting the country's wide-ranging cultural styles. Riddhi and Siddhi Satpute, wearing traditional Maharashtrian sarees, exemplified the grace and poise of their region, while Manjari and Mayuri Arora delighted the crowd with their elegant Rajasthani Ghumar dresses and graceful folk dance.
Manjari and Mayuri Arora won the 'Best Classical Performance' for their flawless Rajasthani Ghumar dance. Riddhi and Siddhi Satpute claimed the ‘Most Energetic Dance’ award. Other set of twins, like Oni and Ons Malhotra and Nitya and Nischay Khadode, were also praised for their vibrant traditional attire and performances.
The festival served as a platform for promoting unity and cultural exchange. Twins from around the world, despite their diverse backgrounds, bonded over their shared experiences and identity. For the Indian twins, the event was not only an opportunity to showcase their heritage but also a moment of pride as they acted as ambassadors for Indian culture on the world stage.
The World Twins Festival is held annually in Mojiang, Yunnan Province, which boasts an exceptionally high twin birth rate—25% higher than the global average. This event has grown into an important cultural celebration, representing the significance of twins in the area's customs and folklore. Established in 2005, it has since gained international prominence.
In India, the village of Kodinhi in Kerala also stands out with a notably high number of twins, with over 450 pairs in a population of just 2,000 families. While local beliefs attribute this phenomenon to blessings from mystical waters, scientific research into the genetic factors continues.