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o See The Different Sides of India
To See The Different Sides of India
A Geography Talk
A Geography Talk
Reported by: Chloe Eu Ji Chen SR3A
On the 23rd of July (Saturday), the Next, she introduced the characteristics
Geography Department organised a of India. One of the fun facts she shared
webinar titled “To See The Different was that India is one of the countries
Sides of India”(不一样的印度). It was that has the most languages spoken, but
obligatory for all students from the three the Indian constitution only recognizes
Senior Middle Three Arts and Commerce 22 official languages. Furthermore, the
classes to attend. Ms Elina Heng (王丽傧), official language of India is English.
the special guest speaker of the talk, was
well known as a travel enthusiast, author Elina then started to share her first trip to
and the host of a YouTube channel. The India. Her first destination was Kolkata,
webinar was held on Zoom video platform then took a train to Varanasi. Next, she
from 10.30 a.m. till 12.00 p.m. went to New Delhi by plane. She travelled
by plane to the last destination, Srinagar.
To begin, Elina asked the attendees about
their first impressions of India before she She shared her experience of her first
shared hers. In the meantime, she shared destination, which was Kolkata. Kolkata
her experiences during the trip, and was jam-packed with people and vehicles.
suggested that tourists should always have Therefore, trucks in India will have a sign
everything written in black and white behind a car, “Horn please” to ensure
to prevent scams in India. Besides, she other vehicles’ safety. Vehicles behind the
encouraged tourists to travel in groups to trucks should horn in order to overtake
ensure safety. the truck in front of them.
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Besides, it is common for people in India suggests, is a large wooden ship built for
to urinate and defecate in the street. Ms the purpose of living that is moored along
Elina shared a photo of a boy showering the edge of Dal Lake. The living space
in the street. within the boat house is designed lavishly
Upon arriving at Kolkata, she was and Elina had a wonderful experience of
surprised to see the tall spires of churches being served by a young man who worked
and nuns roaming about at the place. as their butler during their stay.
While the most prominent religion in
India is Hinduism, Kolkata is an exception After that, she shared her trip to Ladakh,
where many people are Christians instead. Kashmir. Ladakh is well known for its
Buddhist Monasteries. Ladakh is also
At the Hooghly River, Elina saw the locals known by the name “Little Tibet” as
perform daily activities be it washing most of the locals are Tibetan. Elina
clothes or showering. At the same time, also suggested that tourists should
she saw them brushing their teeth without always wear sunglasses in higher altitude
using toothbrushes, but with teeth- areas and icebergs to protect their eyes.
cleaning twigs made by neem.
Q & A session followed after Elina finished
After arriving at Varanasi, she was sharing her experience. The attendees
fascinated by the colours of the buildings asked a few questions, mostly inquiring
there. Elina introduced the ghats, the about the trip fees. After Ms Elina Heng
place where locals can worship or burn answered the last question, group photos
dead bodies. were taken. This unforgettable talk
came to an end as the attendees left one
Next, Elina introduced one of the most by one. We hope all students learned
interesting experiences in Srinagar: the something meaningful from this webinar.
Boat House. Boat house, as the name A heartfelt thanks to Ms Elina Heng.
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