Monday, October 17, 2011

Hospitality and Festivals of India


It is no covert that people enjoy the culture of India  through its festivals. Indian festivals not only signify joy and laughter but also illustrate colour and light.

What is interesting to notice is  the easy way  in which a foreign tourist is welcome into the festivities that surround India at any time of the year. It is as though for a moment, all differences are kept aside and the people are more than welcome to be a part of the festivities.


It is obvious that people plan their vacation to visit India based on the festival calendar of the country.  Thus, India sees a large number of tourists around the time or when festivals like Holi , Diwali   Navratri are round the corner. The idea is to give them a taste of the Indian celebration. Because of this , India seems to be more hospitable than ever during these  festivities.

People who really benefit and enjoy are NRIs. They come back home on these occasions and  meet all  whom they miss while they are away. . Indian traditions are magnified at the time of festivals and this somehow fills any void that NRIs might be feeling away from home. The music, the food, the dresses, they all scream Indian festivals and people need that when they come back home after a long time away!

The best thing, however, is that families  get  much time to be together.  Grandparents meet their grandchildren, cousins meet each other and that in reality is what makes the festivals of India so memorable for NRIs. Family and festivity  becomes   a good combination there !

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