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ICAB Diwali Program 2010 - Youth Essay Competition

Essay contest for youth ages 8 and above was held by Indian Cultural Association of Birmingham (ICAB) on the occasion of Diwali 2010 . Among four age groups, there were twenty participants. On Oct 30, the Diwali program day, all first and second place winners were given awards on stage. Best essay from each group is published here as written.

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Indian Recipe - Dhokla

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Indian Recipe - Bengali Rasgulla

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Indian Recipe - Matar Paneer

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A Trip To Taiwan

By Vijeth Mudalegundi

From the moment I got off the plane, I knew that the months of preparation paid off. For months, I had undergone a rigorous selection process involving interviews, essays, and applications. After being selected into the program even more stress was added by the packing and preparation, but all of that stress washed away after stepping on land in Taiwan. Most people would say it was because I was so tired and just wanted to be on land again, however this felt a little more exciting than just that. Taiwan, from the beginning, offered much to explore and visit. It offered all landscapes one could think of, including: mountains, beaches, hills, valleys, plains, and cities. Everything one could think of in an island that is the size of New Jersey.

Taipei, the city which I stayed for most of the trip, is one of the largest metropolises in the world. Here at a local high school, Xi Song Senior High School, I spent most of my time learning Chinese and the cultural aspects of Taiwan. By the end of my trip, I was able to explore all aspects of Taiwan, from its sights to its culture to its language, all in 6 weeks of adventure.

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