Cultural Aspects
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Food:
The traditional food of India has extensively been valued for its remarkable use of spices and herbs. Indian food is recognized for its largest variety of dishes. The cooking style differs from each region.
Language:
India has 1 major language and 844 different tongues. Hindi, the official language of India, is spoken by 45% of the population. The most popular languages spoken in India are Gujarati, Sanskrit, English, Punjabi, Urdu, Tamil and Bengali.
Religion:
India is a land of variety. This mixture is also noticeable in the area of religion. The main religions that exist in India are Hinduism (main religion), Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Jainism, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, and Judaism. India is a country where people of diverse religions and cultures live happily.
Indian Clothing:
Traditional Indian clothing has come back into the trend. If you become aware of the latest fashion styles, you will comprehend that the current fashion has developed the sense of design, that didn't exist in the past. During the royal eras, the Maharajas (Kings) and Ranis (Queens) spent a lot of money and time on their clothing. The different kinds of traditional clothing worn in India are, dhoti kurta is the traditional clothing for men. Kurta is a long loose shirt both men and women wear. Salwar Kameez is the traditional Indian dress for women. Sari is a long piece of bordered and beautifully made cloth wrapped around the women. Sherwani is a long coat worn by the men. These are just some of the important Indian ethnic wear.
The Art:
The history of Indian arts and crafts goes back to almost 5000 years from now. The ritual of crafts in India has developed around the religious values, and the every day needs of the people. India has one of the longest and largest film industries in the world. In late 1912 and early 1913, the Indian films established a public screening. The Indian film production, now known as Bollywood, is one of the major film studios in the world.
Sports:
It is believed around the world that cricket is India's national sport, but in reality it is field hockey. Field hockey has been played in India for a really long period of time. The Golden Age of field hockey in India was from 1928-1956 and in its prime, India won 6 gold medals in the Olympic Games. Moving on, cricket in India is so well known and played that it is recognized as the unofficial national sport of India. The start of Indian cricket has been very much attached up with the history of India.
The traditional food of India has extensively been valued for its remarkable use of spices and herbs. Indian food is recognized for its largest variety of dishes. The cooking style differs from each region.
Language:
India has 1 major language and 844 different tongues. Hindi, the official language of India, is spoken by 45% of the population. The most popular languages spoken in India are Gujarati, Sanskrit, English, Punjabi, Urdu, Tamil and Bengali.
Religion:
India is a land of variety. This mixture is also noticeable in the area of religion. The main religions that exist in India are Hinduism (main religion), Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Jainism, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, and Judaism. India is a country where people of diverse religions and cultures live happily.
Indian Clothing:
Traditional Indian clothing has come back into the trend. If you become aware of the latest fashion styles, you will comprehend that the current fashion has developed the sense of design, that didn't exist in the past. During the royal eras, the Maharajas (Kings) and Ranis (Queens) spent a lot of money and time on their clothing. The different kinds of traditional clothing worn in India are, dhoti kurta is the traditional clothing for men. Kurta is a long loose shirt both men and women wear. Salwar Kameez is the traditional Indian dress for women. Sari is a long piece of bordered and beautifully made cloth wrapped around the women. Sherwani is a long coat worn by the men. These are just some of the important Indian ethnic wear.
The Art:
The history of Indian arts and crafts goes back to almost 5000 years from now. The ritual of crafts in India has developed around the religious values, and the every day needs of the people. India has one of the longest and largest film industries in the world. In late 1912 and early 1913, the Indian films established a public screening. The Indian film production, now known as Bollywood, is one of the major film studios in the world.
Sports:
It is believed around the world that cricket is India's national sport, but in reality it is field hockey. Field hockey has been played in India for a really long period of time. The Golden Age of field hockey in India was from 1928-1956 and in its prime, India won 6 gold medals in the Olympic Games. Moving on, cricket in India is so well known and played that it is recognized as the unofficial national sport of India. The start of Indian cricket has been very much attached up with the history of India.
Economic Impacts
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Tourism has become a trendy activity around the world. In the past few years, tourism in India has increased drastically. India is known as the ideal place to travel. One of the reasons why tourism is so popular in India is because of the wonderful diverse culture. India is presently enjoying an economic increase and a victorious financial system that has helped to build the image of a brand new India. India's growth as a country is based on the impacts of tourism on its economy.
Safety Assessment
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When in India, it is advised that you watch out for the terrorist activity by the militant groups. You should pay close attention to your personal security at all times and keep up with the news for information about new safety or security risks. In India there are many natural hazards that occur. There are three critical hazards to watch out for in the country, floods, cyclones and earthquakes. These natural disasters occur quite often in one area or another. When traveling India exercise a high degree of caution.
Travel Advisories According to Canadian Government:
Avoid non-essential travelling to:
a) Manipur, Assam, Nagaland and Tripura, due to insurgency;
b) The border areas of Meghalaya, West Bengal and Arunachal Pradesh, due to insurgency.
Avoid all travel to:
a) Jammu and Kashmir due to militant activities
b) Interior areas of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Orissa, Maharashtra and West Bengal, all of which are states significantly affected by insurgency
c) The border areas within the immediate vicinity of the Line of Control in the following states bordering on Pakistan: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir.
d) The border areas in the following states which are significantly affected by insurgency: Manipur (border with Burma), Assam (border with Bangladesh and Bhutan), Nagaland (border with Burma) and Tripura (border with Bangladesh)
Travel Advisories According to Canadian Government:
Avoid non-essential travelling to:
a) Manipur, Assam, Nagaland and Tripura, due to insurgency;
b) The border areas of Meghalaya, West Bengal and Arunachal Pradesh, due to insurgency.
Avoid all travel to:
a) Jammu and Kashmir due to militant activities
b) Interior areas of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Orissa, Maharashtra and West Bengal, all of which are states significantly affected by insurgency
c) The border areas within the immediate vicinity of the Line of Control in the following states bordering on Pakistan: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir.
d) The border areas in the following states which are significantly affected by insurgency: Manipur (border with Burma), Assam (border with Bangladesh and Bhutan), Nagaland (border with Burma) and Tripura (border with Bangladesh)
Travelling to India
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Travelling From: Toronto, Pearson International Airport, ON (YYZ)
Travelling To: Delhi, Indira Dandhi International Airport, IN (DEL)
Travelling Via: Frankfurt, Frankfurt International Airport, DE (FRA)
Travel Time:
Going: 21h15
Coming Back: 19h50
Approximate Cost:
$1200-$3000