Incredible almost indescribable India is a riot of color, sound and motion. The great southern American author Mark Twain said: "India is, the cradle of the human race, the birthplace of human speech, the mother of history, the grandmother of legend, and the great grand mother of tradition. Our most valuable and most instructive materials in the history of man are treasured up in India only."
Of all the treasures I have witnessed already on my trip to learn and experience the culture of India, by far to me the most impressive are the educators and children of India. They inspire me to strive to learn and grow more each day. They demonstrate a love of learning, a tremendous work ethic and a desire to improve as a country and as individuals. They show tremendous pride in their country and State of Assam with it's very unique culture. We have visited the Assam State Museum to see their cultural heritage where we viewed native tribal costumes, art forms, tools, weapons and implements, had student demonstrations of song and dance in English and Assamese, sampled delicious homemade foods and breathed the very air of India. The gracious tea times spent with our fellow educators have provided time to learn more about the educational systems we have in common and the differences we see in our two educational systems. The more we share and get to know each other, the more we find how alike we truly are in love of learning and love for our students.
Truly this place must have been part of the Garden of Eden at one time and the people treasure the rich biodiversity they still have near them and are trying to protect it under difficult circumstances. The land is rich and green and grows so many exotic botanical specimens that I have never seen before anywhere in North America. I have only been here three days now, but the sensory images will last a lifetime. I have so much more to learn on this journey and I await each new day with excitement and anticipation.
Of all the treasures I have witnessed already on my trip to learn and experience the culture of India, by far to me the most impressive are the educators and children of India. They inspire me to strive to learn and grow more each day. They demonstrate a love of learning, a tremendous work ethic and a desire to improve as a country and as individuals. They show tremendous pride in their country and State of Assam with it's very unique culture. We have visited the Assam State Museum to see their cultural heritage where we viewed native tribal costumes, art forms, tools, weapons and implements, had student demonstrations of song and dance in English and Assamese, sampled delicious homemade foods and breathed the very air of India. The gracious tea times spent with our fellow educators have provided time to learn more about the educational systems we have in common and the differences we see in our two educational systems. The more we share and get to know each other, the more we find how alike we truly are in love of learning and love for our students.
Truly this place must have been part of the Garden of Eden at one time and the people treasure the rich biodiversity they still have near them and are trying to protect it under difficult circumstances. The land is rich and green and grows so many exotic botanical specimens that I have never seen before anywhere in North America. I have only been here three days now, but the sensory images will last a lifetime. I have so much more to learn on this journey and I await each new day with excitement and anticipation.
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