
“Do you eat dogs?” That was the first question I was asked when I moved from Assam to Bangalore as a software engineer. The team consisted of fellow team mates from all over India. What followed were assumptions that reflected something deeper than ignorance… 👉 “Is Assam in China?” 👉 “Is it a desert?” 👉 “What is Bihu… Pihu?” At first, I laughed it off. Until I realized—it wasn’t harmless curiosity anymore. It was cultural stereotyping. [Assam culture India | Northeast India stereotypes | Indian cultural awareness | unity in diversity India | cultural sensitivity India] And suddenly, it wasn’t funny anymore. Years later, I saw something that felt like change 💛 Kyra’s school WhatsApp status: “Happy Bihu” A small step… but a meaningful one. [Assam Bihu festival | Indian festivals explained | cultural education in schools India | teaching kids diversity India] Because India is not one identity. It is many cultures, voices, and stories. And schools play a powerful role in shaping that understanding. [ emotional storytelling India | real life India stories | educational reel India | parenting awareness India] #Bihu #UnityInDiversity #IndianCulture #BangaloreInfluencers #IndianMomBlogger ( emotional storytelling India | real life India stories | educational reel India | parenting awareness ) This is why cultural awareness in schools matters. Have you ever faced stereotypes about your culture or state in India?
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