I was intrigued by each of my classmates cultural projects because they incorporated a lot more personal experience than mine did. I was most interested my the rickshaw drivers presented in Nina's cultural project because it signifies an everyday experience for people in India. It also demonstrated for me the economic state that many people are facing in India. Rickshaw industries are major employers within India and many employed by them barely make any money as they are renting and paying back for what they use. I also found the topic Nina chose to be enjoyable because it is something anyone and everyone can experience if they visit India.
Lily's project I found informative as well as familiar because I grew up with many predominantly Jewish neighborhoods surrounding me. I found it very interesting as she recited all the differing sects of Judaism and the geographical distances that set them apart. I was also amazed at the differing races that come with Judaism, ranging from European, to Asian and to African. From how Lily put it I could access that Judaism is a very accepting religion of other cultures as that did not keep other sects from being labeled as Jewish.
I found Laila's project to be very helpful for myself as we both are studying the same language of Farsi. It was interesting to learn of the eating habits people in Farsi speaking countries as learn the reasons as to why they chose those things to eat. Laila also focused on how it is appropriate to ask for food in a restaurant and ask for food for others eating with you which I found helpful. I also enjoyed the segment of Laila's project where she gave a miniature cooking lesson with a popular Iranian meal.
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