Understanding languages and other cultures build bridges. The AFS International Cultural Exchange Programme built a new bridge on
28th September 2021 when Rajmata Krishna Kumari Girls’ Public School from Jodhpur, India and
Instituto Nuestra Señora de Fátima from Argentina under the aegis of AFS rendezvoused to provide a cross-cultural exposure.
The conference was organized on an online platform; thereby providing the students an opportunity to gain more knowledge about the different colours of the world. The exchange programme witnessed a plethora of different presentations by the students on their respective culture, traditions and religions.
A team of 9 students participated from RKKGPS comprised :1. Aarohi Bhattacherjee
2. Adwitiya Saxena
3. Amayra Lavania
4. Bhavika Minni
5. Chhavi Saran
6. Jasmita Pitti
7. Meha Loonker
8. Priyal Jain
9. Reet Mehta
The exchange programe 2021 took off with an opening presentation made by Adwitiya Saxena and Chhavi Saran. It is said that if you talk to a man in a language that he understands, it goes to his head, but if you talk to him in his own language it goes to his heart. Both Adwitiya and Chhavi captured the hearts of the Argentinian students as they presented a perfect blend of the cultures of India and Argentina by speaking both in Spanish and Hindi. It was a treat to watch as the Argentinian contingent was left both surprised and awestruck. The event was followed by a Power Point Presentation by Meha Loonker, Reet Mehta, Jasmita Pitti and Bhavika Minni which included Video Presentations by Adwitiya Saxena on the Art and Culture of India, Amayra Lavania on the Cuisines of India and Meha Loonker and Priyal Jain on the Dance Forms of India. Keeping in mind the present pandemic situation, Bhavika Minni and Amayra Lavania presented a video and a poem on COVID 19 respectively, thereby spreading awareness about the pandemic.The presentation by Team RKK concluded with a stimulating and engrossing Feedback Session coupled with a Mood Refresher game presented by Aarohi Bhattacherjee and Bhavika Minni. The Exchange Programme continued with the amazing demonstration of the culture of Argentina comprising its dance forms, arts, cuisine and their overall culture. It was an incredible journey since the commencement of the conference witnessed an engrossing, fulfilling and blazing evening of bright minds sharing their cultures and experiences. The conference proved to be very informative and knowledge enriching one for both the students as well as the school coordinators. The Exchange Program provided yet another wonderful opportunity to the students of Rajmata Krishna Kumari Girls’ School to represent their school on a global platform, thereby expanding their knowledge, helping them to explore new skills and seek opportunities to excel beyond academics.
