1. K). If all of the world´s cultural
heritage (sports, music, fashion,
architecture, literature, painting,
etc..) was contained in a time
capsule, what would you include to
demonstrate the legacy of your
country?
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2. India...
Where Magic and reality are shades of the same color.
So what is unique and distinct about my country ?
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3. MythologicalVirtues
India is blessed with some marvelous writing. Our mythology, from
Mahabharata, the act of war and dharma, from which today even
the corporate learn lessons about virtues.
Ramayana, which describes perils a king undergoes for welfare of
society,
to the Hindu’s book of wisdom, the Bhagvad Gita, that has
answers for every aspects of life..
Legacy of our mythology resides in the fact that these are
significant even in today’s day to day life
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4. Spice of Food culture!
Spices are a gift from the Portuguese, but we have set
our own standards with them.
Food diversity on the platter is visible from north to
south, but the thing that remains common is the “SPICE”
Indian Food, known for its variety and taste, is world
renowned and has its own place in our cultural heritage
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5. Architectural Splendor
Indian architectural stands its own ground be it, the Love symbol the
Taj Mahal or the
Temples built in 10th and 12th centuries.
The mighty palaces of the Kings, such as Hawa Mahal or Mysore Palace.
Indian Architecture is bestowed with some engineering marvels be it , the non rusting iron pillar, that
baffles scientists even today, to the man made caves and inscriptions of khajurao..
Each brick on the walls of these marvels, oozes of our cultural heritage.
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6. Exemplary Arts..
Indian art forms that dates back centuries, are known for
its purity and soulful , spirit lifting essence.
Be it our Indian Classical Music tradition filled with tonal,
rythym and techniques, to our poets such as Bharatiyar and
Tagore who instilled pride in every single Indian, during the
freedom struggle and Nationalist movement.
Arts holds its own significance in our culture, from paintings,
murals to music, we pride ourselves on our rich inheritance
of art. Some of exemplary musicians such as Pt Ravi
Shankar, M.S Subbulakshmi, Pt. Bhimsen Joshi are children
of this soil
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7. Festive Sprits!
In India every day is a festival. With such a diverse
population, we Indians love to celebrate and festivals
gives us hope and optimism
Festivals are on top of our culture couture, be it festival
of Light called Diwali, or festival of colors, Holi.
Festivals brings us all together, makes us rewrite
relationships and presents us a cheerful future
Legacy of festivals is on top of our culture pyramid.
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8. With so many legacies to choose from, what
would I opt for, to fit into my time capsule
that describes us, as a nation, in true spirit ?
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9. Colors!!
I would have, the festival of
colors, “HOLI” to
represent my country’s legacy....
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10. What is the festival
HOLI ?A spring festival, to celebrate nature’s colors with hues of color spread all
along. HOLI, is a festival to welcome spring and bid adieu to winter.
A festival to pray and hope for an abundant harvest,. For a country heavily
dependent on agriculture, this holds utmost significance.
Though HOLI has its origns attributed to ancient mythology,
today, it is the biggest festival in India, celebrated throughout the
country. Every individual, from young to old, rich to poor,
northener to Southerner come together, with “Gulal” ( colors ) to
spread colors, cheer, and celerbrate togetherness.
From Bollywood movies to Euope, this festival has inspired
one and all to celebrate natures color as one ..
www.holione.com is one such example....
What follows is my tribute to this great festival. and why I would
like to cherish this festival in a time capsule....
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11. A day when India forgets its inequalities and
dogmas. Rich and Poor come together to celebrate
togetherness and there is only one place to hide
Colors and more colors.
A
roulette
game
of
destiny
decides,
if
I
am
born
rich
or
poor,
a
societal
satire
Dressed
in
colors,
we
are
all
the
same,
for
at
least
for
a
day,
red
is
our
only
natural
attire
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12. Tomorrow
is
long
away,
Yesterday
was
a
thrifty
spend
Without
prejudice,
i
will
come
over,
happiness
&
color
is
all
I
have
to
lend
A festival, one experiences a plethora
of happiness, and cheer, that defines
the future to come..Its a welcome for
tomorrow.
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13. Life
is
my
tutor,
with
each
day,
a
chore
of
hard
toil.
Forgetting,
the
perils,
I
revel
the
magic
of
colors
spreading
beneath
&
above
this
fertile
soil
Literate, illiterates, educated, laborers,
we all spend this festival for its
purity... Ancient myths suggest, color
has its healing powers for the
soul...Smile and cheerful Soul, who
wouldn’t want it...
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14. I
look
up
to
you,
for
wisdom
and
to
guide
me
by
light.
Colors
give
me
courage
to
embrace
my
brethren's
plight,
A festival where relationships are
revisited, old barrage forgiven and new
woven.. This festival is all about
strengthening bonds of the countrymen....
The world’s biggest democracy and
diverse country’s unity secret is actually
colorfully simple.
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15. I
pledge
to
do
my
best
for
mankind,
for
its
time
clings
on
a
tight
rope..
With
a
colorful
soul,
I
push
open
the
door,
that
has
abundance
of
Hope
The festival more than anything
opens up doors of hope.
A nation pledges to live in
harmony and colorful spirits !
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16. Thank you.
Wishing you a colorful day ahead
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