Bratislava, June 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm and traditional Slovakian as he begins the second leg of his European visit.

He was presented with a traditional offering of bread and salt, and also witnessed traditional dance performances--lauding them as traditions which keep the culture and history alive.

In a post on X he said, "The welcome in Bratislava included the traditional offering of bread and salt, a beautiful reflection of Slovakia's rich cultural heritage and the values of goodwill and friendship they cherish."

In another post on X he shared snippets from a captivating performance by Kopaniciarik from the Myjava region of Slovakia and said, "Folk traditions such as these help preserve one's culture and ...