Home • Celebrity The Obamas' Trip to Asia The Obamas' Trip to Asia By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020 01 The Obamas’ Trip to Asia The First Couple arrive at the Mumbai International Airport in India. 02 The Obamas’ Trip to Asia The First Couple signs the book of condolences at the 26/11 Memorial. 03 The Obamas’ Trip to Asia Michelle Obama plays hopscotch with students at the University of Mumbai. 04 The Obamas’ Trip to Asia The First Lady joins a drum circle, playing the tambourine, during a stop at the University of Mumbai. Music to our ears! 05 The Obamas’ Trip to Asia President Obama and Michelle Obama light candles to celebrate celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights. 06 The Obamas’ Trip to Asia In honor of Diwali, Michelle Obama danced, danced, danced with local kids. 07 The Obamas’ Trip to Asia President Obama and Michelle Obama sprinkle flower petals after laying a wreath at Raj Ghat. 08 The Obamas’ Trip to Asia The First Couple stand alongside Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife, Gursharan Kaur. SPlashNews 09 The Obamas’ Trip to Asia President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama walk in the peaceful gardens of Humayun’s Tomb in New Delhi. 10 The Obamas’ Trip to Asia The First Couple hold a town-hall style meeting with students at St. Xavier’s College in Mumbai. 11 The Obamas’ Trip to Asia Michelle Obama looks fabulous at the President’s Palace in New Delhi, India. 12 The Obamas’ Trip to Asia President Barack Obama and the First Lady arrive at the Halim Perdanakusuma airport in Jakarta, Indonesia. APimages 13 The Obamas’ Trip to Asia Ali Mustafa Yakub accompanies President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama as they visit a mosque in Jakarta. APimages 14 The Obamas’ Trip to Asia The First Couple brings the Asia tour to an end as they board Air Force One.