To what extent do expressions of nationalism create a sense of nation?
To what extent do expressions of nationalism create a sense of nation?
Canada is the second country which has the most diverse culture. People from different countries came to Canada for a safer environment and better standards of living. People come together and form different cultural groups. One of the cultures is Indian culture. According to 2006 survey there were 962,665 people who classified themselves as being of Indian origin. These Indians shared same ethics, culture, way of life and experiences which create a sense of nation. Indian culture is a very diverse culture which contains many different religions. Despite of different religions they still work together and form a nation.
Indian culture is popular for the different and distinct kinds of celebration they have through out the year. People feel more comfortable expressing or carrying out their religious rituals together rather than performing them alone. One of the celebrations is “Nagar Kirtan”. In the Kirtan people carry the last mark of representation of their last prophet around the city. The concept of a Nagar Kirtan is to bring the message of God to the doorstep of the community. To bring the message to the youngster who are not aware of their culture and the beliefs. The parade consists of people from all ages, thus sharing the same experience and creating a sense of nation. The sense of nation does not just stop over there. People who were on the parade are then provided with the cultural food. Nationalism begins with the preparation and the skill of how to cook the food, and it ends with serving it.
