In India, there is the belief "treat guests as gods." Everyone we have met here, especially our host families, have been overwhelmingly generous and hospitable. We often receive fresh-cut flowers and are greeted with songs and praise. I don't think any of us have ever felt like such royalty. We have met the Governor of Madhya Pradesh twice in three days and children flock to meet us everywhere we go. Today Elaine and Lynn's host family, the Chawla's, invited the team back to their home so we could practice a dance for this evening's District 3040 Conference. We are having so much fun! We are now off to perform (Tim will be the main star). Wish us all the best.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Guests as Gods: Hospitality in India
In India, there is the belief "treat guests as gods." Everyone we have met here, especially our host families, have been overwhelmingly generous and hospitable. We often receive fresh-cut flowers and are greeted with songs and praise. I don't think any of us have ever felt like such royalty. We have met the Governor of Madhya Pradesh twice in three days and children flock to meet us everywhere we go. Today Elaine and Lynn's host family, the Chawla's, invited the team back to their home so we could practice a dance for this evening's District 3040 Conference. We are having so much fun! We are now off to perform (Tim will be the main star). Wish us all the best.
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