I visited the Rock Garden with my classmates by bus on December 31. It has various statues and displays traditional lifestyles of Karnataka state. Owing to the proper explanation of my friends, I was able to know and understand Karnataka’s culture, history, and lifestyles. It was the pleasant and meaningful experience. Understanding other country’s culture or history enables to expand my viewpoint and way of thinking. In that sense, I could gain lots of learning and discovery. Especially, the conventional wedding style of Karnataka state was impressive for me. The Karnataka’s people seem to invite a minimum of 400 guests. I couldn’t believe it. In Japan, we usually invite only about 50 people on average. Also, guests are getting less year by year. Due to the maturity of country and changes in lifestyle, the way of thinking and behavior of Japanese people change. We are getting less involved with others. From Indian culture, I realized the necessity and importance of building the right or strong relationship with relatives, friends, and others.

As another impressive thing, it was Indian children. They were not shy and enjoyed dancing seriously. Japanese children cannot do that. I felt Indian power and energy from that scene.