My Experience Of India

Throughout the semester, India has formed its own unique image in my mind. Beginning the semester, I thought that India was going to be a boring and uninteresting country to learn about and research. Ultimately, come to find out, India is one of the most interesting and unique countries to investigate and understand. First, I find the festivals and holidays of India important. Secondly, I find it interesting that I and many others had the wrong impression of India from the start. By studying another culture, such as that of India, I better understand the paradox of 'The American Dream ' and America as a country. In India, there are three main holidays that are celebrated by the millions of people who call India home. The three holidays include: Independence Day, Republic Day, and Gandhi 's birthday. I feel that it is important to know these holidays as they are similar to our own. By knowing what holidays they celebrate, we are able to make connections to other people, Indians specifically. Similar to the three main holidays, Indian men and women celebrate and participate in many different festivals throughout the year. Some of these festivals include the Kumbh Mela, Diwali, and Holi; all of which are interesting. Kumbh Mela is the festival that stands out the most to me as an

At the beginning of the semester I had very minimal knowledge about India and its incredible culture. As a result of this, I was quick to make judgments and misunderstandings. After being exposed to the nature of India, I feel that it is a much better place than I originally thought. For example, I thought that India was a dirty, unclean, and technology lacking society. Although some of this is true, India is a growing country that uses a lot of technology within its operations. I feel more considerate about India and what it has to offer the