Fun Things to Do at Home: Host a Cultural Night
While stuck at home during the pandemic, our minds were opened to the different things we could do to entertain ourselves and even learn a bit more about the world we were shut off from. Many creative at-home activities popped up all around the world, and some of them have even stuck around as the pandemic is slowly brought under control. If you’re looking for fun things to do at home, one of those creative activities is hosting a cultural night for your friends or family. Here’s what that entails:
Figure Out What Culture You Would Like to Experience
The first step in hosting a cultural night is to choose a culture you and your family would like to experience. Is there a country or region you are interested in that you would like to learn more about? Is there a country you’ve visited that you want to introduce your friends or family to? In this article, we will specifically highlight what hosting an Indian cultural night looks like and everything it involves.
Pick a Cultural Recipe to Make
The next step is to pick a recipe specific to the culture you selected. Cooking is one of the cornerstones of every culture, so experiencing a culture through its food is one of the most authentic ways to learn more about it. One of India’s most popular dishes is butter chicken (murgh makhani), which is chicken prepared in buttery curry and is normally served with rice and naan. Try to prepare your meal in the traditional method and make as much as you can from scratch. Try out these recipes for butter chicken and homemade naan for your Indian cultural night!
Find Other Cultural Activities to Include
Next, research other activities specific to the culture you are focusing on. This can include learning to speak several phrases in the language(s) the culture uses, playing games that are a part of the specific culture, reading from popular authors, watching movies from that culture, and even performing cultural dances.
India has many different styles of dancing, but one of the most popular ones is Bharatanatyam. This style of dance can be traced back to Hindu temples in the Tamil Nadu region of southeastern India, and includes expressive gestures as well as religious storytelling. As a group, follow these steps to learn how to perform Bharatanatyam dances and add more fun to your cultural night!
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