A Speech On Indian Festivals - 1336 Words

Name: Anusha Bontha Topic: Indian Festivals General Purpose: To Inform Specific Purpose: After listening to my speech, my audience will have a better understanding of the scientific and practical explanations behind certain rituals and customs of Indian festivals. I. Introduction A. Many of us identify Indian festivals to be of colorful dresses and rituals, rainbow of food choices and lots of music and dancing. B. Have any of you ever wondered the reasons behind all this pomp and show? C. According to Kunzig from National Geographic, India has a population of over 7 billion.† 1. Dallas area is a cultural â€Å"hot-spot† for Indians, especially for festivals. a. According to Boardman, â€Å"Census numbers show that from 2000 to 2010, the population more than doubled, going from 49,181 to 106,964 for Collin, Dallas, Denton, Rockwall and Tarrant counties.† D. Today, I am going to be telling you about the scientific reasoning behind certain Indian customs and rituals for festivals. E. We will be looking into two main festivals – Deepavali, the festival of lights, and Holi, the festival of colors. F. First, I will give an introduction of the festivals and then talk into more details about the time of the year these two festivals come in and the environmental conditions during these times. Finally, I will discuss more about the scientific significance behind the festivals’ rituals and customs. Let us start with a brief introduction about these two festivals: Diwali and Holi II. Body A.Show MoreRelatedAmerican Culture Has Become A Melting Pot994 Words   |  4 Pagescultural appreciation is when items are borrowed from other cultures while giving credit and accurate representation of the primary culture. An example of appropriation in modern society is how Iggy Azaela, an Austrilian rapper, uses African American speech impersonations in her music, but speaks with an Austrilian dialect. 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