Essay On Indian Culture

Experiencing Difference; Taste of India

In an effort to experience difference, my group decided to try Indian culture by going out to Taste of India. India is one of the most diverse countries in the world. Never before experiencing genuine Indian culture, the importance and influence their culture has on the way they live was interesting. India’s culture dates back about 4,500 years ago (livescience, 2016). With more than 1.2 billion people, this country is broken up by regions, each having their own distinct values and norms.

Language is one of the most important aspects of a culture. India has twenty eight states and seven territories; there is no official language in India. Though many people speak in Hindi, more than half of India’s residents

India food has been influenced by many other countries. There is a large assortment of dishes and varied spices. Most of the food I tasted was served with multiple different sauces. Some of the most common spices include ginger, coriander, hot peppers, cinnamon. The main dishes were some form of lamb and chicken and a variety of vegetables. The use of utensils is not common in genuine Indian culture instead they eat with their fingers or bread. There are many different types of bread, but the most commonly served is naan. Naan is light and fluffy baked in a

Kerala state has the highest rates of literacy. However, nationally there remains a great sexual disparity: While 64 percent of men were literate in 1991, only 39 percent of women were” (everyculture, 2016).

In America, it is expected to be educated and literate at least enough to function in society. Sadly, in their culture education is not as prevalent, especially for women. While they are working to improve their education system, there are still many complications with the system. Since they function in a caste system, it is impossible to move into a different caste within that life. Therefore, if education is not necessary for their occupation then there is no emphasis for the to be educated. My group had the privilege of dining at Taste of India. An authentic Indian Restaurant, in Brandon, FL. This experience allowed us to not only get to know each other better but also experience a new culture together. None of us had much knowledge of Indian culture, so it was enjoyable being able to experience this together. Honestly, I am not sure exactly what I ate there, but I was more intrigued by the people. Everyone there, excluding the four of us, were Indian. They were all wearing traditional Indian clothing, very quietly and respectfully eating. There was not many people in the restaurant, but those that were there were