Indian culture is one of the most vibrant and unique in the world. As the birthplace of Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism and Sikhism, not to mention yoga and meditation, Indian culture has a spiritual aspect intertwined into its very being. Varied and colorful festivals like Holi, Diwali, Dassera, Pongal and Onam make sure that every individual culture within the country is taken care of and is well celebrated. One of the most astounding features of Indian culture is the number of languages that are scattered all over the country. Hindi, its national language, is spoken almost everywhere even though it has many dialects. People from around the world want to learn Hindi in order to truly understand this culture.

This beautiful culture has come down from generation after generation with years of tradition incorporated into the culture that we know today. However, with the influence of western culture on India today, there is a constant fear of having Indian culture fade away in the future. There are ways in which the culture can be preserved in order to keep this from happening.

For example, in is important to teach our children about their culture. Because they will not learn Hindi in school, teaching them their mother tongue is very important. Speaking your mother tongue helps you understand the ideas and concepts that are unique to your culture. Cooking traditional food at home and celebrating local festivals makes you feel pride in your culture. While preserving your culture, it is also important to teach your children tolerance towards other cultures. This can be done in an India kids camp. No matter where in the world it is held, it will teach Indian children to be proud of their heritage while maintaining good relations with people from other cultures.

It is also vital to teach Hindi outside of school. The language is phonetic i.e. it is pronounced the exact way it is written. There is only one pronunciation for each alphabet and are no silent letters. This means that once you learn to read and write the script (devnagiri) you learn how to say the words by default. This makes for very easy learning. Across the world there are India Kids Camps where children are taught the language within a few months.

Children who learn Hindi develop pride in their culture. It makes them unique and creates a stronger interest in knowing more about their family comes from. It is especially important for schools that are not in India, as these children require special attention on their culture. Small actions like these help preserve our traditions and roots and pass it on to future generations.