Archive for the "Arts and Culture" category

Things I miss about India…

by abroadvolunteers
( April 16th, 2010 )

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I’ve written previously about the kolams women and children draw outside their homes in South India.  These spectacular ones were done at a performing arts center I frequented during Chennai’s music season.  Do you see the peacocks in the …

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Kathakali Dance

by abroadvolunteers
( March 28th, 2010 )

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A type of classical Indian dance/drama, Kathakali dance originated in the South Indian state of Kerala.  My friends and I went to a small theatre in the city of Cochin.  It catered to tourists and provided a fascinating overview, including makeup application …

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Day Trippin’ to the Taj Mahal

by abroadvolunteers
( March 16th, 2010 )

My first time in India and here for 5 months.  What’s a visit without a stop at the Taj Mahal?!

I took a short trip last week to Delhi and went to Agra for a day to see this Wonder of the World.  Some say it’s overrated and not worth …

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