The Magic of Diversity: Cultural Fair
Workplace diversity, classroom diversity. Diversity training and whatnot. You must’ve heard of them at least once. Perhaps the world understands its importance while India has been acing it for centuries. But at least the contemporary world sees something beyond Eurocentricism now. India has thrived as one of the most diverse nations on the globe—a melting pot of different cultures, languages, rituals, communities, religions, and cuisines—you name it.
And now, diversity is being promoted in other nations as well, especially those with an unfortunate history of persecution and colonialism. Diversity is not just a cultural crown a nation can wear proudly; there are many more aspects to it. Do you know why diversity is now being celebrated? There are several reasons; here are some of them.
1) Diversity Promotes Free-Thinking
When you surround yourself with people hailing from different backgrounds and communities, differences in perception and opinion are inevitable. And when you are exposed to vastly different ideas and opinions. This not only helps you to widen your outlook but also promotes free thinking and being unbiased.
The media loves to polarise. Societies thriving with diversity are less likely to become polarised. When you have a free, unbiased way of thinking, you are more likely to make neutral observations and do a solution-oriented analysis of existing social problems.
2) Peaceful Co-Existence
If you look at the jungle, perhaps even animals know to coexist more peacefully than some human societies. The reason is that people are mostly looking at things as black and white, ignoring the greys in between.
Diversity sids in inclusion. People are different, not ‘less or 'more. There are only different individuals coming together, working together with a sense of unity.
And this brings us to our next reason
3) Unity in Diversity
The phrase itself is common in India, and it defines the country precisely. Indians are vastly diverse. There are complex layers to it, there are social codes, norms, different music, food, attire, languages, geography, and whatnot. And yet, Indians are united— we share a sense of connection with each other, a sense of unity that binds us despite how immensely diverse we are.
4) Being Open to More
More is better. At least when it comes to knowledge. Diversity opens up windows, doors, and even dams of knowledge— the more you broaden your outlook, and your horizons, the more accepting you become, and the more knowledge you grow. Ultimately, this aids in your spiritual growth.
No wonder; diversity is celebrated worldwide today. In India, we often tend to take this gift for granted. So, if you reside in this beautiful country, take your time, try to delve deeper into the diverse culture, learn more, and experience the magic of diversity.